Bill116th CongressFiled Sep 22, 2020Taxation
S. 4639
Helping Parents During COVID Act of 2020
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Sep 22, 2020)
Helping Parents During COVID Act of 2020
This bill allows a tax credit through 2021 for the education costs of a dependent child who is an elementary or secondary student (including kindergarten), if the school district in which the child resides was closed during any part of the taxable year due to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).
The bill also allows a $1,200 refundable tax credit for family education assistance.
What just happenedSep 22, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO](R-MO)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateSep 22, 2020
- Sep 22, 2020IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Finance Committee - Sep 22, 2020IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate