INC TX-NEW EMPLOYEE CREDIT

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates an income tax credit for taxpayers, other than taxpayers that receive credits under the Economic Development for a Growing Economy Tax Credit Act, in an amount equal to $2,100 for each new employee who is (i) hired by the taxpayer on and after the effective date of the amendatory Act and (ii) employed by the taxpayer for a period of exactly 12 consecutive months at any point during the taxable year. Provides that all or a portion of the credit may be used as a credit against the taxpayer's withholding tax liability. Provides that the credit may be carried forward. Effective immediately.