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HR 9256 United States House · 118th Congress

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase and adjust for inflation the above-the-line deduction for teachers.

Summary
This bill increases from $250 to $1,000 the tax deduction for certain expenses (e.g., books, supplies, computer equipment and software) of eligible educators (i.e., a kindergarten through grade 12 teacher, instructor, counselor, principal, or aide in a school for at least 900 hours during a school year).
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases teacher tax deduction from $250 to $1,000, providing direct tax relief for educators, aligning with tax support policies.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases teacher tax deduction from $250 to $1,000 for classroom expenses, directly supporting educators' financial needs in K-12 education.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases tax deduction for teachers' work expenses, providing direct financial support to educators and advancing employment standards for this worker group.95% confidence
Sub-Topics: Income Tax Teachers K-12 Education
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2024
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Introduced Aug 2, 2024 Last action Aug 2, 2024
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Aug 2, 2024
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Aug 2, 2024
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H. Morgan Griffith
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VA
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