HR 1396 · 93th Congress · Education

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide a credit against the individual income tax for certain expenses of higher education.

Introduced 1973-01-06· Sponsored by Rep. Edwards, Jack [R-AL-1]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.(1973-01-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Provides an income tax credit under the Internal Revenue Code for amounts paid as expenses of higher education. Limits such credit to 75 percent of expenses not exceeding $200, and 25 percent of expenses $200, but not $500, and 10 percent of expenses exceeding $500 but not $1,500. Provides for proration of credit where more than one taxpayer pays expenses and for an adjustment for certain scholarships and veterans' benefits. (Amends 26 U.S.C. 39)…

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