HR 614 · 96th Congress · Taxation

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to allow individuals an income tax credit for certain expenses of elementary or secondary education.

Introduced 1979-01-15· Sponsored by Rep. O'Brien, George M. [R-IL-17]· 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.(1979-01-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a taxpayer an income tax credit for expenses paid by such taxpayer for the elementary and secondary education of any of his dependents at a private nonprofit school. Limits such credit to a maximum $300 per dependent for any taxable year. Reduces the allowable credit by one percent of the amount by which the taxpayer's adjusted gross income exceeds $22,500. Allows a credit for tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for courses. Disallows expenses for meals, lodging, or similar personal expenses.…

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