INC TX-EDGE-WITHHOLDING

Amends the Economic Development for a Growing Economy Tax Credit Act. Provides that, for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2011 and ending on or before December 31, 2012, any taxpayer who has been awarded a credit under this Act may elect to claim all or part of the credit against the taxpayer's obligation to pay over withholding tax under the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that the election shall be made in the form and manner required by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and must be made at least 60 days prior to the first day of the taxable year. Provides that each employee whose taxes are withheld by an employer who retains withheld taxes under the Act must receive credit for 100% of the taxes withheld from his or her pay. Requires the Department of Revenue to file a report with the General Assembly and the Governor on or before June 1, 2013, concerning the applicants' retention of withheld taxes and economic development in Illinois. Makes other changes. Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to make conforming changes. Effective immediately.