HR 615 · 96th Congress · Taxation
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to allow a credit against income tax to individuals for certain expenses incurred in higher education.
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Introduced2
Committee3
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Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.(1979-01-15)
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Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow taxpayers an income tax credit for their higher education and vocational school expenses. Allows a credit for 100 percent of such expenses which do not exceed $200, 25 percent of expenses between $200 and $500, and five percent of expenses between $500 and $1,500. Reduces the amount of such credit by one percent of the amount by which the taxpayer's adjusted gross income exceeds $22,500. Defines "higher education expenses" as tuition, fees, books, supplies, and equipment required for coursework above the twelfth grade level. Excludes expenses for meals, lodging, or similar personal expenses.…
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