New tax credit available for DuPage Teachers
VILLA PARK- State Senator Tom Cullerton (D-Villa Park) is urging DuPage County teachers to take advantage of a new tax credit in Illinois for public school teachers and administrators who use personal funds to purchase school supplies for their students.
"Educating our children is a noble profession," Cullerton said. "Our state should serve as a partner and honor the investments our educators have made in the future of Illinois. This tax credit will help lessen the burden for teachers who work endlessly to ensure our children receive the best education possible."
Teachers and administrators can qualify for a tax credit up to $250 for instructional materials and supplies used in the classroom.
"DuPage County teachers are training the future leaders of Illinois," Cullerton said. "92 percent of teachers across our nation spend their own money on classroom supplies to educate our children. It is our duty to provide support and resources to our educators for their generosity."
The Illinois tax credit is available in addition to the current $250 federal deduction. It is available to teachers, principals or aides in a qualified school who work at least 900 hours during a school year.
Area educators with questions on the new tax credit can call Cullerton's Villa Park office at (630) 903-6662.