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HR 4563 113th Congress House

College Preparation Tax Credit Act of 2014

Official title: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for certain expenses relating to applying to college.

Introduced: May 2, 2014 See on congress.gov
Taxation Academic performance and assessmentsHigher educationIncome tax creditsStudent aid and college costsUser charges and fees
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This bill died when the 113th Congress ended
It never became law before the 113th Congress (2013–2014) 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.
May 2, 2014
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 Latest action May 2, 2014

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

College Preparation Tax Credit Act of 2014 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an individual taxpayer a tax credit for up to $500 of qualified college preparation expenses. Defines such expenses as: (1) the fees required for taking any Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate exam, the SAT, the ACT, or any SAT subject test; (2) expenses related to preparation for such exams; and (3) fees and expenses related to applications for admission to pursue a postsecondary course of study at an institution of higher education.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4563: College Preparation Tax Credit Act of 2014. 113th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-4563/
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"H.R. 4563: College Preparation Tax Credit Act of 2014." 113th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-4563/.
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H.R. 4563, 113th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-4563/.
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