Volunteer Firefighters Can Receive Income Tax Credit From Senate Bill

A bill in the Senate that would give volunteer firefighters worth $500 in state income tax credit is gaining momentum in the final week of the session down in Springfield.

Volunteer Firefighters Can Receive Income Tax Credit From Senate Bill (PHOTO: The State Journal-Register)

Volunteer Firefighters Can Receive Income Tax Credit

The proposal request the state budget to include an income tax credit, which would support Illinois’ dire need for volunteer firefighters.

State Senator Tom Bennett is forcing this proposal to be passed. He joined the Scott Miller Show Wednesday morning saying that he has been working on it for a couple of years along with some other legislators.

Bennett also cited that Springfield has several 120 to 130 towns and just t several volunteers that move from one district to another. Again these are volunteers, and what we are trying to do is say thank you,” Bennett said.

Bennett hopes that the motion can cross the finish line this year. The bill encouraging additional firefighters was headed by Senator Christopher Belt of Swansea.

The Spring Legislative Session is slated to adjourn this Friday.

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The Illinois Firefighters Association

On Monday, Wandtv reported that the plan would be a new incentive to address the critical shortage of volunteer firefighters. Moreover, Sponsors said it will also be a thank you for your dedication and hard work.

Furthermore, the plan would apply to volunteer firefighters who serve at least nine months and make less than $10,000 each year. Lawmakers also spent time Monday honoring the Central Illinois heroes who responded to the deadly pileup accident during the dust storm on May 1.

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