Tax break proposals

Illinois lawmakers are pushing dozens of ideas to cut taxes for people and businesses this year, but a tight state budget will doom the majority of them. Here is a look at some of the ideas that have been considered. All of the measures can be found at www.ilga.gov:

• House Bill 172 provides a sales tax break on hybrid vehicle purchases.
• HB608 creates a $500 income tax credit for hybrid or flexible fuel vehicle buyers.
• HB1353 creates a tax credit for accredited theater productions.
• HB3521 gives small businesses tax credits for ensuring employees have health insurance.
• HB4388 offers tax credits to businesses that hire new employees.
• HB4760 lets veterans take an income tax deduction for five years following discharge.
• HB5593 allows senior citizens to take an income tax deduction for unreimbursed money spent on home health services.
• Senate Bill 2015 offers tax credits for developing new business markets.
• SB2072 extends a property tax freeze to disabled people.
• SB2282 creates income tax deduction for expenses related to adopting a child.
• SB2892 creates a sales tax holiday in August for school supplies.