United States 114th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 5381 — College Preparation Tax Credit Act of 2016

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 114th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

College Preparation Tax Credit Act of 2016 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an individual taxpayer a tax credit for up to $500 of qualified college preparation expenses. An individual may use the credit for up to three years for qualified college preparation expenses that include: the fees required for taking any Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate exam, the SAT, the ACT, or any SAT subject test; expenses related to preparation for the exams; fees and expenses related to applications for admission to pursue a postsecondary course of study at an institution of higher education; and similar expenses and fees prescribed by the Internal Revenue Service in regulations.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

  2. Introduced in House

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 5381 do?
College Preparation Tax Credit Act of 2016 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an individual taxpayer a tax credit for up to $500 of qualified college preparation expenses. An individual may use the credit for up to three years for qualified college preparation expenses that include: the fees required for taking any Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate exam, the SAT, the ACT, or any SAT subject test; expenses related to preparation for the exams; fees and expenses related to applications for admission to pursue a postsecondary course of study at an institution of higher education; and similar expenses and fees prescribed by the Internal Revenue Service in regulations.
Who sponsors HR 5381?
HR 5381 is sponsored by Steve Israel (D).
What is the current status of HR 5381?
This bill died with 114th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 5381?
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