118th Congress Taxation
H.R. 609: Education, Achievement, and Opportunity Act
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Summary
This bill allows a new refundable tax credit for the qualified education expenses of a taxpayer's child, up to $10,000 for each child. These expenses include tuition and fees for attendance at a public or private elementary or secondary school, and up to $1,500 of expenses for computers and educational software, tutoring, special needs services, transportation services, and academic testing services.
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History
- Introduced in the House by Christopher Smith.
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- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


