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119th CongressH. R. 228

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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase and adjust for inflation the above-the-line deduction for teachers.

SEC. 1. INCREASE IN DEDUCTION FOR CERTAIN EXPENSES OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERSTrack this section →

(a) In general Section 62(a)(2)(D) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking $250 and inserting $1000. (b) Conforming amendments Section 62(d)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended— (1) by striking 2015 and inserting 2025, (2) by striking $250 and inserting $1000, and (3) by striking calendar year 2014 and inserting calendar year 2024. (c) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.

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H.R. 228 full text: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase and adjust for inflation the above-the-line deduction for teachers. · Public Law Tracker