Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates an income tax credit for caregivers who have uncompensated eligible expenditures in connection with the care of an eligible related person during the taxable year. Provides that "eligible related person" means a person who meets certain age and residency requirements, requires assistance with at least one activity of daily living, and qualifies as a dependent, spouse, parent, or other relation of the primary caregiver or has a close association with the primary caregiver, including as a friend or neighbor. Provides that taxpayers shall apply for the credit to the Department on Aging. Sets forth limitations on the amount of the credit. Effective immediately.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 35 ILCS 5/246