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FY 2026-08, Changes to the Credit for Wages Paid to Returning Citizens
FY 2026-08, Changes to the Credit for Wages Paid to Returning Citizens
News - Wednesday, November 12, 2025
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Beginning January 1, 2026, taxpayers must apply online with the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) for approval if they wish to claim the Credit for Wages Paid to Returning Citizens on their tax return. Credits shall be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
See Information Bulletin FY 2026-08, Changes to the Credit for Wages Paid to Returning Citizens, for more information.
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