(35 ILCS 45/110-10) Sec. 110-10. Definitions. As used in this Act: "Agreement" means the agreement between a taxpayer and the Department under the provisions of this Act. "Applicant" means a taxpayer that: (i) operates a business in Illinois as a quantum computer manufacturer, a semiconductor manufacturer, a microchip manufacturer, or a manufacturer of quantum computer, semiconductor, or microchip component parts or a business in Illinois that primarily engages in research and development in the manufacturing of quantum computers, semiconductors, or microchips; or (ii) is planning to locate a business within the State of Illinois as a quantum computer manufacturer, a semiconductor manufacturer, a microchip manufacturer, or a manufacturer of quantum computer, semiconductor, or microchip component parts or a business within the State of Illinois that primarily engages in research and development in the manufacturing of quantum computers, semiconductors, or microchips. For the purposes of this definition, a business primarily engages in research and development in the manufacturing of quantum computers, semiconductors, or microchips if at least 50% of its business activities involve research and development in the manufacturing of quantum computers, semiconductors, or microchips. "Applicant" does not include a taxpayer who closes or substantially reduces by more than 50% operations at one location in the State and relocates substantially the same operation to another location in the State. This does not prohibit a taxpayer from expanding its operations at another location in the State. This also does not prohibit a taxpayer from moving its operations from one location in the State to another location in the State for the purpose of expanding the operation, provided that the Department determines that expansion cannot reasonably be accommodated within the municipality or county in which the business is located, or, in the case of a business located in an incorporated area of the county, within the county in which the business is located, after conferring with the chief elected official of the municipality or county and taking into consideration any evidence offered by the municipality or county regarding the ability to accommodate expansion within the municipality or county. "Capital improvements" means the purchase, renovation, rehabilitation, or construction of permanent tangible land, buildings, structures, equipment, and furnishings in an approved project sited in Illinois and expenditures for goods or services that are normally capitalized, including organizational costs and research and development costs incurred in Illinois. For land, buildings, structures, and equipment that are leased, the lease must equal or exceed the term of the agreement, and the cost of the property shall be determined from the present value, using the corporate interest rate prevailing at the time of the application, of the lease payments. "Credit" or "MICRO credit" means a credit agreed to between the Department and applicant under this Act. "Department" means the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. "Director" means the Director of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. "Energy Transition Area" means a county with less than 100,000 people or a municipality that contains one or more of the following: (1) a fossil fuel plant that was retired from service |
| or has significant reduced service within 6 years before the time of the application or will be retired or have service significantly reduced within 6 years following the time of the application; or
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(2) a coal mine that was closed or had operations
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| significantly reduced within 6 years before the time of the application or is anticipated to be closed or have operations significantly reduced within 6 years following the time of the application.
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"Full-time employee" means an individual who is employed for consideration for at least 35 hours each week or who renders any other standard of service generally accepted by industry custom or practice as full-time employment. An individual for whom a W-2 is issued by a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) is a full-time employee if employed in the service of the applicant for consideration for at least 35 hours each week.
"Incremental income tax" means the total amount withheld during the taxable year from the compensation of new employees and, if applicable, retained employees under Article 7 of the Illinois Income Tax Act arising from employment at a project that is the subject of an agreement.
"Institution of higher education" or "institution" means any accredited public or private university, college, community college, business, technical, or vocational school, or other accredited educational institution offering degrees and instruction beyond the secondary school level.
"MICRO construction jobs credit" means a credit agreed to between the Department and the applicant under this Act that is based on the incremental income tax attributable to construction wages paid in connection with construction of the project facilities.
"MICRO credit" means a credit agreed to between the Department and the applicant under this Act that is based on the incremental income tax attributable to new employees and, if applicable, retained employees, and on training costs for such employees at the applicant's project.
"Microchip" means a wafer of semiconducting material that is less than 15 millimeters long and less than 5 millimeters wide and is used to make an integrated circuit.
"Microchip manufacturer" means a new or existing manufacturer that is focused on reequipping, expanding, or establishing a manufacturing facility in Illinois that produces microchips or components that directly support the functions of microchips.
"Minority person" means a minority person as defined in the Business Enterprise for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities Act.
"New employee" means a newly-hired full-time employee employed to work at the project site and whose work is directly related to the project.
"Noncompliance date" means, in the case of a taxpayer that is not complying with the requirements of the agreement or the provisions of this Act, the day following the last date upon which the taxpayer was in compliance with the requirements of the agreement and the provisions of this Act, as determined by the Director.
"Pass-through entity" means an entity that is exempt from the tax under subsection (b) or (c) of Section 205 of the Illinois Income Tax Act.
"Placed in service" means the state or condition of readiness, availability for a specifically assigned function, and the facility is constructed and ready to conduct its facility operations to manufacture goods.
"Professional employer organization" (PEO) means an employee leasing company, as defined in Section 206.1 of the Illinois Unemployment Insurance Act.
"Program" means the Manufacturing Illinois Chips for Real Opportunity (MICRO) program established in this Act.
"Project" means a for-profit economic development activity for the manufacture of quantum computers, semiconductors, or microchips.
"Quantum computer" means a machine that uses the properties of quantum physics to perform computations and store data, as distinct from classical computing machines.
"Quantum computer manufacturer" or "manufacturer of quantum computers or quantum computer component parts" means a new or existing manufacturer that is focused on reequipping, expanding, or establishing a facility in Illinois that manufactures a quantum computer, quantum computer prototype devices, or components that support the functions of a quantum computer.
"Related member" means a person that, with respect to the taxpayer during any portion of the taxable year, is any one of the following:
(1) An individual stockholder, if the stockholder and
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| the members of the stockholder's family (as defined in Section 318 of the Internal Revenue Code) own directly, indirectly, beneficially, or constructively, in the aggregate, at least 50% of the value of the taxpayer's outstanding stock.
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(2) A partnership, estate, trust and any partner or
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| beneficiary, if the partnership, estate, or trust, and its partners or beneficiaries own directly, indirectly, beneficially, or constructively, in the aggregate, at least 50% of the profits, capital, stock, or value of the taxpayer.
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(3) A corporation, and any party related to the
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| corporation in a manner that would require an attribution of stock from the corporation under the attribution rules of Section 318 of the Internal Revenue Code, if the taxpayer owns directly, indirectly, beneficially, or constructively at least 50% of the value of the corporation's outstanding stock.
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(4) A corporation and any party related to that
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| corporation in a manner that would require an attribution of stock from the corporation to the party or from the party to the corporation under the attribution rules of Section 318 of the Internal Revenue Code, if the corporation and all such related parties own in the aggregate at least 50% of the profits, capital, stock, or value of the taxpayer.
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(5) A person to or from whom there is an attribution
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"Research and development in the manufacturing of quantum computers, semiconductors, or microchips" means work directed toward the innovation, introduction, and improvement of products and processes in the space of quantum computing manufacturing, semiconductor manufacturing, microchip manufacturing, or the manufacturing of semiconductor, quantum computer, or microchip component parts.
"Retained employee" means a full-time employee employed by the taxpayer prior to the term of the agreement who continues to be employed during the term of the agreement whose job duties are directly and substantially related to the project. For purposes of this definition, "directly and substantially related to the project" means at least two-thirds of the employee's job duties must be directly related to the project and the employee must devote at least two-thirds of his or her time to the project. The term "retained employee" does not include any individual who has a direct or an indirect ownership interest of at least 5% in the profits, equity, capital, or value of the taxpayer or a child, grandchild, parent, or spouse, other than a spouse who is legally separated from the individual, of any individual who has a direct or indirect ownership of at least 5% in the profits, equity, capital, or value of the taxpayer.
"Semiconductor" means any class of crystalline solids intermediate in electrical conductivity between a conductor and an insulator.
"Semiconductor manufacturer" means a new or existing manufacturer that is focused on reequipping, expanding, or establishing a manufacturing facility in Illinois that produces semiconductors or components that directly support the functions of semiconductors. Semiconductor manufacturing also includes the manufacturing of component parts that are required for the development and operation of quantum computers and quantum computing facilities.
"Statewide baseline" means the total number of full-time employees of the applicant and any related member employed by such entities at the time of application for incentives under this Act.
"Taxpayer" means an individual, corporation, partnership, or other entity that has a legal obligation to pay Illinois income taxes and file an Illinois income tax return.
"Training costs" means costs incurred to upgrade the technological skills of full-time employees in Illinois and includes: curriculum development; training materials (including scrap product costs); trainee domestic travel expenses; instructor costs (including wages, fringe benefits, tuition and domestic travel expenses); rent, purchase or lease of training equipment; and other usual and customary training costs. "Training costs" do not include costs associated with travel outside the United States (unless the taxpayer receives prior written approval for the travel by the Director based on a showing of substantial need or other proof the training is not reasonably available within the United States), wages and fringe benefits of employees during periods of training, or administrative cost related to full-time employees of the taxpayer.
"Underserved area" means any geographic area as defined in Section 5-5 of the Economic Development for a Growing Economy Tax Credit Act.
(Source: P.A. 102-700, eff. 4-19-22; 103-595, eff. 6-26-24.)
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(35 ILCS 45/110-15)
Sec. 110-15. Powers of the Department. The Department, in addition to those powers granted under the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois, is granted and shall have all the powers necessary or convenient to administer the program under this Act and to carry out and effectuate the purposes and provisions of this Act, including, but not limited to, the power and authority to: (1) adopt rules deemed necessary and appropriate for |
| the administration of the program, the designation of projects, and the awarding of credits;
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(2) establish forms for applications, notifications,
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| contracts, or any other agreements and accept applications at any time during the year;
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(3) assist taxpayers pursuant to the provisions of
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| this Act and cooperate with taxpayers that are parties to agreements under this Act to promote, foster, and support economic development, capital investment, and job creation or retention within the State;
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(4) enter into agreements and memoranda of
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| understanding for participation of, and engage in cooperation with, agencies of the federal government, units of local government, universities, research foundations or institutions, regional economic development corporations, or other organizations to implement the requirements and purposes of this Act;
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(5) gather information and conduct inquiries, in the
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| manner and by the methods it deems desirable, including without limitation, gathering information with respect to applicants for the purpose of making any designations or certifications necessary or desirable or to gather information to assist the Department with any recommendation or guidance in the furtherance of the purposes of this Act;
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(6) establish, negotiate and effectuate agreements
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| and any term, agreement, or other document with any person, necessary or appropriate to accomplish the purposes of this Act; and to consent, subject to the provisions of any agreement with another party, to the modification or restructuring of any agreement to which the Department is a party;
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(7) fix, determine, charge, and collect any premiums,
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| fees, charges, costs, and expenses from applicants, including, without limitation, any application fees, commitment fees, program fees, financing charges, or publication fees as deemed appropriate to pay expenses necessary or incident to the administration, staffing, or operation in connection with the Department's activities under this Act, or for preparation, implementation, and enforcement of the terms of the agreement, or for consultation, advisory and legal fees, and other costs; however, all fees and expenses incident thereto shall be the responsibility of the applicant;
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(8) provide for sufficient personnel to permit
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| administration, staffing, operation, and related support required to adequately discharge its duties and responsibilities described in this Act from funds made available through charges to applicants or from funds as may be appropriated by the General Assembly for the administration of this Act;
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(9) require applicants, upon written request, to
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| issue any necessary authorization to the appropriate federal, State, or local authority for the release of information concerning a project being considered under the provisions of this Act, with the information requested to include, but not be limited to, financial reports, returns, or records relating to the taxpayer or its project;
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(10) require that a taxpayer shall at all times keep
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| proper books of record and account in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles consistently applied, with the books, records, or papers related to the agreement in the custody or control of the taxpayer open for reasonable Department inspection and audits, and including, without limitation, the making of copies of the books, records, or papers, and the inspection or appraisal of any of the taxpayer or project assets;
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(11) take whatever actions are necessary or
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| appropriate to protect the State's interest in the event of bankruptcy, default, foreclosure, or noncompliance with the terms and conditions of financial assistance or participation required under this Act, including the power to sell, dispose, lease, or rent, upon terms and conditions determined by the Director to be appropriate, real or personal property that the Department may receive as a result of these actions; and
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(12) determine the conditions and process for
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| renewal of the Manufacturing Illinois Chips for Real Opportunity incentives awarded under this Act in accordance with Section 110-40 of this Act.
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(Source: P.A. 102-700, eff. 4-19-22; 102-1125, eff. 2-3-23.)
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(35 ILCS 45/110-20) Sec. 110-20. Manufacturing Illinois Chips for Real Opportunity (MICRO) Program; project applications. (a) The Manufacturing Illinois Chips for Real Opportunity (MICRO) Program is hereby established and shall be administered by the Department. The Program will provide financial incentives to eligible semiconductor manufacturers, microchip manufacturers, quantum computer manufacturers, and companies that primarily engage in research and development in the manufacturing of quantum computers, semiconductors, or microchips. For the purposes of this Section, a company is primarily engaged in research and development in the manufacturing of quantum computers, semiconductors, or microchips if at least 50% of its business activities involve research and development in the manufacturing of quantum computers, semiconductors, or microchips.. (b) Any taxpayer planning a project to be located in Illinois may request consideration for designation of its project as a MICRO project, by formal written letter of request or by formal application to the Department, in which the applicant states its intent to make at least a specified level of investment and intends to hire a specified number of full-time employees at a designated location in Illinois. As circumstances require, the Department shall require a formal application from an applicant and a formal letter of request for assistance. (c) In order to qualify for credits under the program, an applicant must: (1) for a semiconductor manufacturer, a microchip |
| manufacturer, a quantum computer manufacturer, or a company focusing on research and development in the manufacturing of quantum computers, semiconductors, or microchips:
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(A) make an investment of at least $1,500,000,000
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(B) to be placed in service within the State
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(C) create at least 500 new full-time employee
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(2) for a semiconductor component parts manufacturer,
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| a microchip component parts manufacturer, a quantum computer component parts manufacturer, or a company focusing on research and development in the manufacture of component parts for quantum computers, semiconductors, or microchips:
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(A) make an investment of at least $300,000,000
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(B) manufacture one or more parts that are
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(C) to be placed in service within the State
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(D) create at least 150 new full-time employee
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(3) for a semiconductor manufacturer, a microchip
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| manufacturer, a quantum computer manufacturer, a company focusing on research and development in the manufacturing of quantum computers, semiconductors, or microchips, or a semiconductor or microchip component parts manufacturer that does not quality under paragraph (2) above:
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(A) make an investment of at least $2,500,000 in
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(B) to be placed in service within the State
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(C) create at least 50 new full-time employee
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| jobs or new full-time employees equivalent to 10% of the number of full-time employees employed by the applicant world-wide on the date the application is filed with the Department; or
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(4) for a semiconductor manufacturer, quantum
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| computer manufacturer, microchip manufacturer, or semiconductor or microchip component parts manufacturer with existing operations in Illinois that intends to convert or expand, in whole or in part, the existing facility from traditional manufacturing to semiconductor manufacturing, quantum computer manufacturing, or microchip manufacturing or semiconductor, quantum computer, or microchip component parts manufacturing, or a company focusing on research and development in the manufacturing of quantum computers, semiconductors, or microchips:
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(A) make an investment of at least $100,000,000
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(B) to be placed in service within the State
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(C) create the lesser of 75 new full-time
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| employee jobs or new full-time employee jobs equivalent to 10% of the Statewide baseline applicable to the taxpayer and any related member at the time of application.
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(d) For any applicant creating the full-time employee jobs noted in subsection (c), those jobs must have a total compensation equal to or greater than 120% of the average wage paid to full-time employees in the county where the project is located, as determined by the Department.
(e) Each applicant must outline its hiring plan and commitment to recruit and hire full-time employee positions at the project site. The hiring plan may include a partnership with an institution of higher education to provide internships, including, but not limited to, internships supported by the Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program, or full-time permanent employment for students at the project site. Additionally, the applicant may create or utilize participants from apprenticeship programs that are approved by and registered with the United States Department of Labor's Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training. The Applicant may apply for apprenticeship education expense credits in accordance with the provisions set forth in 14 Ill. Admin. Code 522. Each applicant is required to report annually, on or before April 15, on the diversity of its workforce in accordance with Section 110-50 of this Act. For existing facilities of applicants under paragraph (3) of subsection (b) above, if the taxpayer expects a reduction in force due to its transition to manufacturing semiconductors, microchips, or semiconductor or microchip component parts, the plan submitted under this Section must outline the taxpayer's plan to assist with retraining its workforce aligned with the taxpayer's adoption of new technologies and anticipated efforts to retrain employees through employment opportunities within the taxpayer's workforce.
(f) A taxpayer may not enter into more than one agreement under this Act with respect to a single address or location for the same period of time. Also, a taxpayer may not enter into an agreement under this Act with respect to a single address or location for the same period of time for which the taxpayer currently holds an active agreement under the Economic Development for a Growing Economy Tax Credit Act. This provision does not preclude the applicant from entering into an additional agreement after the expiration or voluntary termination of an earlier agreement under this Act or under the Economic Development for a Growing Economy Tax Credit Act to the extent that the taxpayer's application otherwise satisfies the terms and conditions of this Act and is approved by the Department. An applicant with an existing agreement under the Economic Development for a Growing Economy Tax Credit Act may submit an application for an agreement under this Act after it terminates any existing agreement under the Economic Development for a Growing Economy Tax Credit Act with respect to the same address or location.
(Source: P.A. 102-700, eff. 4-19-22; 102-1125, eff. 2-3-23; 103-595, eff. 6-26-24.)
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(35 ILCS 45/110-30) Sec. 110-30. Tax credit awards. (a) Subject to the conditions set forth in this Act, a taxpayer is entitled to a credit against the tax imposed pursuant to subsections (a) and (b) of Section 201 of the Illinois Income Tax Act for a taxable year beginning on or after January 1, 2025 if the taxpayer is awarded a credit by the Department in accordance with an agreement under this Act. The Department has authority to award credits under this Act on and after January 1, 2023. (b) A taxpayer may receive a tax credit against the tax imposed under subsections (a) and (b) of Section 201 of the Illinois Income Tax Act, not to exceed the sum of (i) 75% of the incremental income tax attributable to new employees at the applicant's project and (ii) 10% of the training costs of the new employees. If the project is located in an underserved area or an energy transition area, then the amount of the credit may not exceed the sum of (i) 100% of the incremental income tax attributable to new employees at the applicant's project; and (ii) 10% of the training costs of the new employees. The percentage of training costs includable in the calculation may be increased by an additional 15% for training costs associated with new employees that are recent (2 years or less) graduates, certificate holders, or credential recipients from an institution of higher education in Illinois, or, if the training is provided by an institution of higher education in Illinois, the Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program, or an apprenticeship and training program located in Illinois and approved by and registered with the United States Department of Labor's Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training. An applicant is also eligible for a training credit that shall not exceed 10% of the training costs of retained employees for the purpose of upskilling to meet the operational needs of the applicant or the project. The percentage of training costs includable in the calculation shall not exceed a total of 25%. If an applicant agrees to hire the required number of new employees, then the maximum amount of the credit for that applicant may be increased by an amount not to exceed 75% of the incremental income tax attributable to retained employees at the applicant's project; provided that, in order to receive the increase for retained employees, the applicant must, if applicable, meet or exceed the statewide baseline. If the Project is in an underserved area or an energy transition area, the maximum amount of the credit attributable to retained employees for the applicant may be increased to an amount not to exceed 100% of the incremental income tax attributable to retained employees at the applicant's project; provided that, in order to receive the increase for retained employees, the applicant must meet or exceed the statewide baseline. Credits awarded may include credit earned for incremental income tax withheld and training costs incurred by the taxpayer beginning on or after January 1, 2023. Credits so earned and certified by the Department may be applied against the tax imposed by subsections (a) and (b) of Section 201 of the Illinois Income Tax Act for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2025. (c) MICRO Construction Jobs Credit. For construction wages associated with a project that qualified for a credit under subsection (b), the taxpayer may receive a tax credit against the tax imposed under subsections (a) and (b) of Section 201 of the Illinois Income Tax Act in an amount equal to 50% of the incremental income tax attributable to construction wages paid in connection with construction of the project facilities, as a jobs credit for workers hired to construct the project. The MICRO Construction Jobs Credit may not exceed 75% of the amount of the incremental income tax attributable to construction wages paid in connection with construction of the project facilities if the project is in an underserved area or an energy transition area. (d) The Department shall certify to the Department of Revenue: (1) the identity of taxpayers that are eligible for the MICRO Credit and MICRO Construction Jobs Credit; (2) the amount of the MICRO Credits and MICRO Construction Jobs Credits awarded in each calendar year; and (3) the amount of the MICRO Credit and MICRO Construction Jobs Credit claimed in each calendar year. MICRO Credits awarded may include credit earned for incremental income tax withheld and training costs incurred by the taxpayer beginning on or after January 1, 2023. Credits so earned and certified by the Department may be applied against the tax imposed by Section 201(a) and (b) of the Illinois Income Tax Act for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2025. (e) Applicants seeking certification for tax credits related to the construction of the project facilities in the State shall require the contractor to enter into a project labor agreement that conforms with the Project Labor Agreements Act. (f) Any applicant issued a certificate for a tax credit or tax exemption under this Act must annually report to the Department the total project tax benefits received. Reports are due no later than May 31 of each year and shall cover the previous calendar year. The first report is for the 2023 calendar year and is due no later than May 31, 2023. Failure to report data may result in ineligibility to receive incentives. The Department, in consultation with the Department of Revenue, is authorized to adopt rules governing ineligibility to receive exemptions, including the length of ineligibility. Factors to be considered in determining whether a business is ineligible shall include, but are not limited to, prior compliance with the reporting requirements, cooperation in discontinuing and correcting violations, the extent of the violation, and whether the violation was willful or inadvertent. For applicants issued a certificate of exemption under Section 110-105 of this Act, the report shall be the same as required for a High Impact Business under subsection (a-5) of Section 8.1 of the Illinois Enterprise Zone Act. Failure to report data may result in revocation of the building materials exemption certificate issued to a taxpayer. The Department of Revenue is authorized to adopt rules governing revocation determinations, including the length of revocation. Factors to be considered in revocations shall include, but are not limited to, prior compliance with the reporting requirements, cooperation in discontinuing and correcting violations, and whether the certificate was used unlawfully during the preceding year. Each person required to file a return under the Gas Revenue Tax Act, the Electricity Excise Tax Act, or the Telecommunications Excise Tax Act shall file a report on customers issued an exemption certificate under Section 110-95 of this Act in the same manner and form as they are required to report under subsection (b) of Section 8.1 of the Illinois Enterprise Zone Act. (g) Nothing in this Act shall prohibit an award of credit to an applicant that uses a PEO if all other award criteria are satisfied. (h) With respect to any portion of a credit that is based on the incremental income tax attributable to new employees or retained employees, in lieu of the credit allowed under this Act against the taxes imposed pursuant to subsections (a) and (b) of Section 201 of the Illinois Income Tax Act, a taxpayer that otherwise meets the criteria set forth in this Section, the taxpayer may elect to claim the credit, on or after January 1, 2025, against its obligation to pay over withholding under Section 704A of the Illinois Income Tax Act. The election shall be made in the manner prescribed by the Department of Revenue and once made shall be irrevocable. (i) The Department of Revenue, in its discretion, may require that the reports filed under this Section be submitted electronically. (j) The Department of Revenue shall have the authority to adopt rules as are reasonable and necessary to implement the provisions of this Section. (Source: P.A. 102-700, eff. 4-19-22; 102-1125, eff. 2-3-23; 103-605, eff. 7-1-24; 103-712, eff. 7-19-24.) |
(35 ILCS 45/110-45)
Sec. 110-45. Contents of agreements with applicants. (a) The Department shall enter into an agreement with an applicant that is awarded a credit under this Act. The agreement shall include all of the following: (1) A detailed description of the project that is the |
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(2) The duration of the credit, the first taxable
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| year for which the credit may be awarded, and the first taxable year in which the credit may be used by the taxpayer.
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(3) The credit amount that will be allowed for each
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(4) For a project qualified under paragraphs (1),
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| (2), or (4) of subsection (c) of Section 110-20, a requirement that the taxpayer shall maintain operations at the project location a minimum number of years not to exceed 15. For project qualified under paragraph (3) of subsection (c) of Section 110-20, a requirement that the taxpayer shall maintain operations at the project location a minimum number of years not to exceed 10.
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(5) A specific method for determining the number of
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| new employees and, if applicable, retained employees, employed during a taxable year.
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(6) A requirement that the taxpayer shall annually
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| report to the Department the number of new employees, the incremental income tax withheld in connection with the new employees, and any other information the Department deems necessary and appropriate to perform its duties under this Act.
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(7) A requirement that the Director is authorized to
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| verify with the appropriate State agencies the amounts reported under paragraph (6), and after doing so shall issue a certificate to the taxpayer stating that the amounts have been verified.
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(8) A requirement that the taxpayer shall provide
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| written notification to the Director not more than 30 days after the taxpayer makes or receives a proposal that would transfer the taxpayer's State tax liability obligations to a successor taxpayer.
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(9) A detailed description of the number of new
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| employees to be hired, and the occupation and payroll of full-time jobs to be created or retained because of the project.
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(10) The minimum investment the taxpayer will make in
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| capital improvements, the time period for placing the property in service, and the designated location in Illinois for the investment.
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(11) A requirement that the taxpayer shall provide
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| written notification to the Director and the Director's designee not more than 30 days after the taxpayer determines that the minimum job creation or retention, employment payroll, or investment no longer is or will be achieved or maintained as set forth in the terms and conditions of the agreement. Additionally, the notification should outline to the Department the number of layoffs, date of the layoffs, and detail taxpayer's efforts to provide career and training counseling for the impacted workers with industry-related certifications and trainings.
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(12) A provision that, if the total number of new
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| employees falls below a specified level, the allowance of credit shall be suspended until the number of new employees equals or exceeds the agreement amount.
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(13) If applicable, a provision that specifies the
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| statewide baseline at the time of application for retained employees. Additionally, the agreement must have a provision addressing if the total number retained employees falls below the statewide baseline, the allowance of the credit shall be suspended until the number of retained employees equals or exceeds the agreement amount.
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(14) A detailed description of the items for which
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| the costs incurred by the taxpayer will be included in the limitation on the credit.
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(15) A provision stating that if the taxpayer fails
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(16) A provision stating that if the taxpayer ceases
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| principal operations with the intent to permanently shut down the project in the State during the term of the agreement, then the entire credit amount awarded to the taxpayer prior to the date the taxpayer ceases principal operations shall be returned to the Department and shall be reallocated to the local workforce investment area in which the project was located.
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(17) A provision stating that the taxpayer must
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(18) A provision requiring the taxpayer to report
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(19) Any other performance conditions or contract
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(20) Each taxpayer under paragraph (1) of subsection
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(b) The Department shall post on its website the terms of each agreement entered into under this Act. Such information shall be posted within 10 days after entering into the agreement and must include the following:
(1) the name of the taxpayer;
(2) the location of the project;
(3) the estimated value of the credit;
(4) the number of new employee jobs and, if
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(5) whether or not the project is in an underserved
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(Source: P.A. 102-700, eff. 4-19-22.)
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(35 ILCS 45/110-50)
Sec. 110-50. Diversity report on the taxpayer's workforce, board of directors, and vendors. (a) Each taxpayer with a workforce of 100 or more employees and with an agreement for a credit under this Act shall, starting on April 15, 2026, and every year thereafter prior to April 15, for which the taxpayer has an agreement under this Act, submit to the Department an annual report detailing the diversity of the taxpayer's own workforce, including full-time and part-time employees, contractors, and board of directors' membership. Any taxpayer seeking to claim a credit under this Act that fails to timely submit the required report shall not receive a credit for that taxable year unless and until such report is finalized and submitted to the Department. The report should also address the taxpayer's best efforts to meet or exceed the recruitment and hiring plan outlined in the application referenced in Section 110-20. Those reports shall be submitted in the form and manner required by the Department. (b) Vendor diversity and annual report. Each taxpayer with a workforce of 100 or more full-time employees shall, starting on April 15, 2025 and every year thereafter for which the taxpayer has an agreement under this Act, report on the diversity of the vendors that it utilizes, for publication on the Department's website, and include the following information: (1) a point of contact for potential vendors to |
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(2) certifications that the taxpayer accepts or
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(3) the taxpayer's goals to contract with diverse
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| vendors, if any, for the next fiscal year for the entire budget of the taxpayer's project;
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(4) for the last fiscal year, the actual contractual
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| spending for the entire budget of the project and the actual spending for minority-owned businesses and women-owned businesses, expressed as a percentage of the total budget for actual spending for the project;
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(5) a narrative explaining the results of the report
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| and the taxpayer's plan to address the voluntary goals for the next fiscal year; and
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(6) a copy of the taxpayer's submission of vendor
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| diversity information to the federal government, including but not limited to vendor diversity goals and actual contractual spending for minority- and women-owned businesses, if the taxpayer is a federal contractor and is required by the federal government to submit such information.
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(Source: P.A. 102-700, eff. 4-19-22.)
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