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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.

USA119th CongressHR-228| House 
| Updated: 1/7/2025
H. Morgan Griffith

H. Morgan Griffith

Republican Representative

Virginia

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes to significantly increase the above-the-line tax deduction available to elementary and secondary school teachers for unreimbursed expenses. Currently set at $250, the legislation would raise this deduction to $1,000 , providing greater financial relief for educators. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions to ensure this deduction is adjusted for inflation by updating the relevant base years in the Internal Revenue Code. Specifically, it changes the base year for inflation adjustments from 2014 to 2024, allowing the deduction to keep pace with economic changes. These amendments are slated to take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9256
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase and adjust for inflation the above-the-line deduction for teachers.

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6701
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase and adjust for inflation the above-the-line deduction for teachers.
Jan 7, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 7, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9256
    To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase and adjust for inflation the above-the-line deduction for teachers.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6701
    To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase and adjust for inflation the above-the-line deduction for teachers.


  • January 7, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 7, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

Elementary and secondary educationEmployment and training programsIncome tax deductionsTeaching, teachers, curricula

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

USA119th CongressHR-228| House 
| Updated: 1/7/2025
This bill proposes to significantly increase the above-the-line tax deduction available to elementary and secondary school teachers for unreimbursed expenses. Currently set at $250, the legislation would raise this deduction to $1,000 , providing greater financial relief for educators. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions to ensure this deduction is adjusted for inflation by updating the relevant base years in the Internal Revenue Code. Specifically, it changes the base year for inflation adjustments from 2014 to 2024, allowing the deduction to keep pace with economic changes. These amendments are slated to take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9256
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase and adjust for inflation the above-the-line deduction for teachers.

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6701
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase and adjust for inflation the above-the-line deduction for teachers.
Jan 7, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 7, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9256
    To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase and adjust for inflation the above-the-line deduction for teachers.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6701
    To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase and adjust for inflation the above-the-line deduction for teachers.


  • January 7, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 7, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H. Morgan Griffith

H. Morgan Griffith

Republican Representative

Virginia

Ways and Means Committee

Taxation

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Elementary and secondary educationEmployment and training programsIncome tax deductionsTeaching, teachers, curricula