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  <short_description>INC TX-DISASTER</short_description>
  <synopsis_as_introduced>Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates a deduction for amounts paid to a taxpayer by his or her employer for the purpose of (i) fully or partially compensating the taxpayer for damage to the taxpayer's principal place of residence caused by a disaster, or (ii) enabling the taxpayer to secure housing after a disaster. Provides that the deduction may not exceed $20,000. Effective immediately.</synopsis_as_introduced>
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      <action_date>2009-01-20 00:00:00</action_date>
      <chamber>House</chamber>
      <description>Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Richard P. Myers</description>
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