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Expanded Student Saver’s Tax Credit Act

12/29/2022, 12:33 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8837

Bill 117 HR 8837, also known as the Expanded Student Saver's Tax Credit Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to expand the existing Student Saver's Tax Credit, which provides tax incentives for individuals who contribute to a qualified tuition program or a Coverdell education savings account.

If passed, this bill would increase the maximum annual contribution limit for these accounts from $2,000 to $3,000 per beneficiary. This means that individuals would be able to save more money for their children's education while also receiving a tax benefit for doing so.

Additionally, the bill would allow individuals to use funds from these accounts to pay for certain expenses related to apprenticeship programs, vocational schools, and other forms of post-secondary education. This expansion of eligible expenses would provide more flexibility for families to use their savings to support their children's educational goals. Overall, the Expanded Student Saver's Tax Credit Act aims to make it easier for families to save for their children's education and to provide additional support for a wider range of educational opportunities. This bill is currently under review in Congress and has the potential to have a positive impact on families across the country.

Congressional Summary of HR 8837

Expanded Student Saver's Tax Credit Act

This bill revises the tax credit for retirement savings contributions to allow full-time students to qualify for such credit.

Current Status of Bill HR 8837

Bill HR 8837 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 15, 2022. Bill HR 8837 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 15, 2022.  Bill HR 8837's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of September 15, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8837

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8837

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8837

Expanded Student Saver’s Tax Credit Act
Expanded Student Saver’s Tax Credit Act
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow students to take the saver's credit.

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