Rick Ryan, Illinois State Representative for 36th District | https://www.ilga.gov/house/Rep.asp?GA=104&MemberID=3457
Rick Ryan, Illinois State Representative for 36th District | https://www.ilga.gov/house/Rep.asp?GA=104&MemberID=3457
According to the Illinois General Assembly site, the legislature summarized the bill's official text as follows: "Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that the maximum amount for the credit for instructional materials and supplies shall be $500 for each semester in the taxable year for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2026 (currently, $500 per taxable year). Effective immediately."
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to increase the maximum credit amount for instructional materials and supplies from $500 per taxable year to $500 per semester, effective for taxable years beginning on or after Jan. 1, 2026. The credit applies to teachers, instructors, counselors, principals, or aides who work in a qualified school for at least 900 hours during a school year. The credit cannot be carried back but can be carried forward for up to five taxable years if it exceeds the tax liability. The amendment is effective immediately upon becoming law.
Ryan graduated from DePaul University in 1989 with a BA and again in 1992 from John Marshall Law School with a JD.
Rick Ryan is currently serving in the Illinois State House, representing the state's 36th House District. He replaced previous state representative Kelly M. Burke in 2025.
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Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
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HB2732 | 02/05/2025 | Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that the maximum amount for the credit for instructional materials and supplies shall be $500 for each semester in the taxable year for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2026 (currently, $500 per taxable year). Effective immediately. |