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HR 3245 104th Congress House

Education Affordability Act of 1996

Official title: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a deduction for higher education expenses.

Introduced: June 27, 1996 See on congress.gov
Taxation College costsEducationHigher educationIncome taxTax deductions
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It never became law before the 104th Congress (1995–1996) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Apr 15, 1996
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Apr 15, 1996
Introduced in House
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 Latest action April 15, 1996

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Education Affordability Act of 1996 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an individual a deduction for the amount of qualified higher education expenses paid by the individual. Limits the amount allowed to $5,000 ($2,500 in case of a married individual filing separately). Provides for a limitation based on modified adjusted gross income and other limitations.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Jun 27, 1996
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3245: Education Affordability Act of 1996. 104th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/104-HR-3245/
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"H.R. 3245: Education Affordability Act of 1996." 104th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/104-HR-3245/.
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