This bill aims to expand the existing educator expense deduction to include early childhood educators . It specifically amends Section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow these educators to deduct certain unreimbursed expenses, similar to elementary and secondary school teachers. The amendments modify the language to explicitly include "early childhood educator" alongside kindergarten through grade 12 teachers, covering education from pre-kindergarten through grade 12 . This change ensures that educators working with younger children are eligible for the same tax benefits. The provisions of this act will apply to expenses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024 .
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Taxation
SEED Act of 2025
USA119th CongressHR-5334| House
| Updated: 9/11/2025
This bill aims to expand the existing educator expense deduction to include early childhood educators . It specifically amends Section 62 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow these educators to deduct certain unreimbursed expenses, similar to elementary and secondary school teachers. The amendments modify the language to explicitly include "early childhood educator" alongside kindergarten through grade 12 teachers, covering education from pre-kindergarten through grade 12 . This change ensures that educators working with younger children are eligible for the same tax benefits. The provisions of this act will apply to expenses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024 .