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Which property qualifies for the Illinois property-tax credit on a taxpayer's Illinois income tax return?

Correct Answer

C) The taxpayer's owned principal residence in Illinois, subject to proration rules when the property is bought or sold during the year.

Illinois Publication 108 limits the property-tax credit to qualifying property taxes paid on the taxpayer's owned principal residence. When a principal residence is bought or sold during the tax year, the credit must be prorated to reflect only the portion of taxes attributable to the period of ownership and occupancy.

Answer Options
A
Any Illinois real estate on which the taxpayer paid property taxes during the year, including investment properties and vacation homes.
B
Only rental properties, because the credit is designed to offset taxes on income-producing real estate.
C
The taxpayer's owned principal residence in Illinois, subject to proration rules when the property is bought or sold during the year.
D
No Illinois property qualifies, because Illinois does not offer a property-tax credit on the state income tax return.

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