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HR 6737 110th Congress House

Education Tax Deduction for All Act of 2008

Official title: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals with children attending an elementary or secondary school a deduction for each child attending … Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals with children attending an elementary or secondary school a deduction for each child attending a public school equal to 25 percent of the State's average per pupil public education spending and, for each child attending a private or home school, a deduction equal to 100 percent of such average.

Introduced: July 31, 2008 See on congress.gov
Taxation EducationElementary educationFamiliesHome schooling
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It never became law before the 110th Congress (2007–2008) 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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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jul 31, 2008
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 Latest action July 31, 2008

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Education Tax Deduction for All Act of 2008 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow parents of children attending an elementary or secondary school a tax deduction equal to: (1) 25% of their state's average public education per pupil expenditure for each qualifying student attending public school; and (2) 100% of such expenditure for each student attending any other school, including a home school. Allows taxpayers who do not otherwise itemize their tax deductions to claim such deduction.

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Walberg, Tim
Michigan · Jul 31, 2008
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6737: Education Tax Deduction for All Act of 2008. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-6737/
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"H.R. 6737: Education Tax Deduction for All Act of 2008." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-6737/.
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