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The Student & Medical Bill
New tax break for people with student and medical debt
An Act Establishing A Personal Income Tax Deduction For The Amount Of Cancelled Debt And Debt Relief Received By A Taxpayer For Student Loans, Medical Debt And Credit Card Debt.
Good for everyday people ·
This bill would help people by allowing them to pay less tax if they have cancelled debt from student loans, medical bills, or credit cards.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
If this bill passes, people with cancelled debts could save money on their taxes. This is important because many people struggle with debt and need help now.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill would create a tax deduction for cancelled debt.
- It would apply to student loans, medical debt, and credit card debt.
- The bill is currently in the Introduced stage and not yet law.
How they voted
The actual floor vote, and who broke from their own party.
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- Tony Hwang (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- David Rutigliano (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Henri Martin (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
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