HR 3563 · 98th Congress · Taxation

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to allow an individual a deduction for educational expenses for his own education and the education of his spouse and children.

Introduced 1983-07-13· Sponsored by Rep. Walker, Robert S. [R-PA-16]· 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.(1983-07-13)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an income tax deduction for amounts paid for educational expenses for a taxpayer or for a taxpayer's spouse, children, or dependents. Limits the amount of the deduction to $1,000 for any individual. Allows a minimum $100 deduction for educational expenses under that amount. Phases out the deduction where the adjusted gross income of the taxpayer exceeds $30,000 ($40,000 for joint returns). Provides that scholarship, fellowship, or educational assistance amounts are to offset deductible educational expenses dollar for dollar. Prohibits a taxpayer a deduction for educational expenses if the taxpayer is the dependent of any other person. Prohibits deductions for educational expenses with respect to any racially discriminatory school.…

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Cosponsors (4)

1 Democrat3 Republicans