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H.R. 979 (100th)

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to restore the deduction for interest on educational loans.

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Introduced

4 February 1987

Last action

4 February 1987 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

Sponsors

Rep. Gaydos, Joseph M. [D-PA-20], Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-13], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]

Subjects

Taxation

Source updated

7 February 2024

Taxation

Summary

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an income tax deduction for interest paid or incurred on a qualified educational loan. Defines "qualified educational loan" as any indebtedness incurred to pay the educational expenses of the taxpayer or the taxpayer's spouse or dependent. (Present law requires that such a loan be secured by an interest in real property.)

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Timeline

  1. 4 February 1987

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 4 February 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 4 February 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

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