The Illinois Apprenticeship Education Expense Tax Credit Program offers employers a tax credit for educational expenses of up to $3,500 per qualified apprentice and an additional $1,500 for each apprentice if:
✓ The apprentice resides in an underserved area, or
✓ Employer's principal place of business is in an underserved area.
Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity may not issue more than $5 million in total tax credits in a calendar year through this program on a first-come-first-served basis from the date applications are received.
