IL programs
Illinois hiring incentives.
Illinois combines a negotiated job-creation credit with long-standing enterprise zone hiring benefits.
State programs
What's available in Illinois
Program names, values and eligibility rules change. We confirm current details for your locations before anything is filed.
EDGE Credit
A negotiated credit against income tax tied to job creation and retention commitments.
Enterprise Zone hiring
Credits for hiring within designated enterprise zones.
Local programs
Chicago maintains neighborhood hiring initiatives with separate qualification rules.
Don't forget the federal layer
State programs stack on top of federal ones. Most employers in Illinois start with the Work Opportunity Tax Credit and add state programs from there.
Read the WOTC guide →Hiring in Illinois?
We'll confirm which programs apply to your exact locations before you file anything.