Lawmaker Propose Tax Credit to Attract Volunteer Firefighters

In an effort to address a volunteer firefighters shortage in Illinois, lawmakers are proposing a $500 tax credit to lure more recruits. To qualify for the income tax credit, a volunteer must serve at least nine months a year and cannot earn more than $10,000 a year for their volunteer services during the taxable year. Officials say 70% of the state is covered by volunteer fire departments.