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IRS Considers Plans For Major New Tax Credit For Millions

IRS Considers Plans For Major New Tax Credit For Millions

Summary

The IRS and Treasury Department are looking for public opinions on how to roll out a new federal tax credit scholarship program. This program, created under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, is meant to help students from low- and middle-income families with education costs, primarily focusing on private school tuition.

Key Facts

  • The IRS and Treasury Department are involved in the planning of a new tax credit program.
  • The program is part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).
  • The tax credit is for donations to organizations that provide scholarships to K–12 students.
  • This initiative targets students from low- and middle-income families.
  • The program is mainly to help pay for private school tuition but can also cover other educational costs.
  • Each state will decide if it wants to participate in the program.
  • The IRS is seeking public feedback on the implementation of the program.

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