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Educators Expense Deduction Modernization Act of 2023

2/1/2024, 8:30 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5357

Educators Expense Deduction Modernization Act of 2023

This bill increases from $300 to $1,000 the tax deduction for the expenses of eligible educators. An eligible educator is, with respect to any taxable year, an individual who is a K-12 teacher, instructor, counselor, principal, or aide in a school for at least 900 hours during a school year. The bill also requires the amount of the deduction to be adjusted annually for inflation.

Current Status of Bill HR 5357

Bill HR 5357 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 8, 2023. Bill HR 5357 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 8, 2023.  Bill HR 5357's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of September 8, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5357

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
3
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5357

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5357

Educators Expense Deduction Modernization Act of 2023
Educators Expense Deduction Modernization Act of 2023
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers.

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