Scored 8/10 on whether it helps or hurts everyday people.
The Breaks Workers Bill
Tax breaks for workers who save for job training
Establishes certain exclusions and credits under gross income and corporation business taxes for contributions to lifelong learning accounts.
Good for everyday people ·
This bill lets you and your boss put money into a special savings account for your education and gives you a tax break for doing it.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
College and job training are expensive. This bill creates a new way for regular people to save up for classes, books, and tools. If your boss chips in, you do not have to pay taxes on that money. If you put your own money in, you get a big discount on your state taxes. It is a smart way to help workers learn new skills without going broke.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Creates special savings accounts for job training and education.
- Lets your boss put up to $2,500 a year into your account tax-free.
- Gives you a 50 percent tax credit on the first $500 you save yourself.
- Allows you to use the money for tuition, books, computers, and tools for apprenticeships.
- Charges a 5 percent penalty if you spend the money on things other than education.
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