Supporting Our Educators Act of 2026
Sponsored By: Representative Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
Introduced
Summary
Raises the above-the-line deduction for elementary and secondary teachers from $250 to $600. The bill would let eligible K-12 teachers claim up to $600 in unreimbursed classroom expenses as an above-the-line deduction for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025, and it updates related statutory cross-references to reflect the new amount and effective year.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Teachers can deduct more expenses
If enacted, eligible elementary and secondary school teachers would be able to deduct up to $600 per year in unreimbursed classroom expenses, instead of the current $250. The increase would apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025. That is $350 more in deductions. Your tax savings would equal $350 times your federal marginal tax rate.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]
NY • R
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
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