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Refundable Credits
A refundable credit is a credit towards your Illinois income tax that is first applied to your tax balance and then can be refunded to you.
Non-Refundable Credits
A non-refundable credit is a credit towards your Illinois income tax that is only applied to your tax balance. It cannot be refunded; however, it is applied to your tax balance before withholding and payments, which, in turn, can be refunded. Some credits can be carried forward to future income tax balances for a certain amount of years. These credits are usually claimed on Schedule 1299-C.
- Education Expense Credit
- Invest in Kids Credit - Note: No new Invest in Kids credits may be awarded after December 31, 2023.
- Property Tax Credit
- Volunteer Emergency Worker Credit
- Credits that can be carried forward