TAX CREDIT-VOLUNTR FIREFIGHTER

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that for taxable years ending on or after December 31, 2008, each taxpayer who was a member in good standing of a volunteer fire department during the entire taxable year is entitled to an income tax credit. Provides that the credit may not exceed $500 or the amount of the taxpayer's liability under this Act, whichever is less. Prohibits the carry forward of an excess tax credit to a succeeding year's tax liability. Exempts the provisions from the sunset requirements. Effective July 1, 2008.