HR 739 · 97th 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.

Introduced 1981-01-06· Sponsored by Rep. Collins, James M. [R-TX-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.(1981-01-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a taxpayer a limited income tax credit for college or vocational education expenses. Reduces the amount of such credit by one percent of the amount by which the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer for the taxable year exceeds $22,500. Permits such credit for tuition and fees for education above the twelfth grade level and for books, supplies, and equipment required for coursework. Excludes expenses for meals and lodging and similar personal expenses.…

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