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The Tuition Credit Bill
Tuition credit doubles for private school families in Iowa
A bill for an act modifying the tuition and textbook tax credit available against the individual income tax, and including retroactive applicability provisions.
Good for everyday people ·
If passed, families with kids in private K-12 schools could claim up to $1,000 per child instead of $500 on their state taxes.
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Parents could get a bigger tax break for private school tuition, easing their out-of-pocket costs, while the state loses some tax revenue.
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The facts
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- Increases tuition credit from 25% to 50% of the first $2,000 per child.
- Applies to K-12 private or non-profit schools that meet accreditation and civil rights standards.
- Credit can be claimed for tuition and textbooks.
- Retroactive to tax years beginning on Jan 1, 2025.
- Department may audit the tuition credit portion of returns.
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