House Bill 878
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Educators Expense Deduction Modernization Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 30, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
878
Congress
116
Policy Area
Taxation
Taxation
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of income, excise, property, inheritance, and employment taxes; tax administration and collection. Measures concerning state and local finance may fall under Economics and Public Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Educators Expense Deduction Modernization Act
This bill modifies the tax deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers to (1) increase from $250 to $500 the annual limit on the expenses that may be deducted, and (2) require the limit to be adjusted for inflation after 2019.
January 30, 2019
01/30/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
01/30/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 3:17:47 PM