H.R. 549 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Teacher Tax Relief Act of 2007
H.R. 549 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Jan 18, 2007, sponsored by Dave Camp with 141 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 18, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 141
- Policy area
- Taxation
What it does
Teacher Tax Relief Act of 2007 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) increase the allowable tax deduction for the expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers to $400; (2) allow the deduction of professional development expenses; and (3) make such deduction permanent.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Dave Camp (R-MI). Co-sponsors: 72 Democrats, 69 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 18, 2007
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Jan 18, 2007)
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