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A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers and to allow an equivalent deduction for home educators.

12/12/2024, 11:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 5478

Bill 118 s 5478, also known as the "Teacher and Home Educator Tax Deduction Act," aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide increased tax deductions for certain expenses incurred by elementary and secondary school teachers, as well as home educators.

Under this bill, eligible teachers and home educators would be able to deduct a higher amount of their out-of-pocket expenses for classroom supplies, professional development, and other necessary items. This deduction would help alleviate some of the financial burden that educators often face when purchasing materials for their students.

Additionally, the bill proposes to extend this deduction to home educators, recognizing the valuable contributions they make to their children's education. Home educators would be able to claim an equivalent deduction for expenses related to their children's education, such as curriculum materials, educational resources, and other necessary supplies. Overall, the "Teacher and Home Educator Tax Deduction Act" seeks to support educators and home educators by providing them with additional financial relief for the expenses they incur in the course of their important work.

Current Status of Bill S 5478

Bill S 5478 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 11, 2024. Bill S 5478 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on December 11, 2024.  Bill S 5478's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of December 11, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5478

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5478

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5478

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers and to allow an equivalent deduction for home educators.
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers and to allow an equivalent deduction for home educators.

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