Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act

3/14/2024, 4:05 AM

Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act

This bill allows the use of funds in a qualified tuition program (commonly known as a 529 account) to pay for expenses associated with obtaining or maintaining recognized postsecondary credentials.

Bill 118 hr 1477, also known as the Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide tax incentives for employers who invest in their employees' education and training.

Under this bill, employers would be able to claim a tax credit for up to 20% of the cost of eligible education and training expenses for their employees. These expenses could include tuition, books, and other necessary materials for job-related education and training programs.

The bill also aims to expand access to education and training programs for workers by allowing employers to partner with educational institutions and training providers to offer these programs on-site or online. This would make it easier for employees to access the education and training they need to advance in their careers. Overall, the Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act is designed to incentivize employers to invest in their employees' education and training, ultimately leading to a more skilled and competitive workforce. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its future remains uncertain.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 1477

Introduced on
2023-03-08

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/8/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act

This bill allows the use of funds in a qualified tuition program (commonly known as a 529 account) to pay for expenses associated with obtaining or maintaining recognized postsecondary credentials.

Bill 118 hr 1477, also known as the Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide tax incentives for employers who invest in their employees' education and training.

Under this bill, employers would be able to claim a tax credit for up to 20% of the cost of eligible education and training expenses for their employees. These expenses could include tuition, books, and other necessary materials for job-related education and training programs.

The bill also aims to expand access to education and training programs for workers by allowing employers to partner with educational institutions and training providers to offer these programs on-site or online. This would make it easier for employees to access the education and training they need to advance in their careers. Overall, the Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act is designed to incentivize employers to invest in their employees' education and training, ultimately leading to a more skilled and competitive workforce. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its future remains uncertain.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit certain expenses associated with obtaining or maintaining recognized postsecondary credentials to be treated as qualified higher education expenses for purposes of 529 accounts.

Policy Areas
Taxation

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Latest Summary4/3/2023

Freedom To Invest in Tomorrow's Workforce Act

This bill allows the use of funds in a qualified tuition program (commonly known as a 529 account) to pay for expenses associated with obtaining or maintaining recognized postsecondary c...


Latest Action3/8/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.