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US HR3196

US HR3196
Student Loan Marriage Penalty Elimination Act of 2021


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Introduced
05/13/2021
In Committee
05/13/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow mar- ried couples to apply the student loan interest deduction limitation separately to each spouse, and for other pur- poses.

AI Summary

This bill, the Student Loan Marriage Penalty Elimination Act of 2021, aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code to allow married couples to apply the student loan interest deduction limitation separately to each spouse, rather than as a couple. This change would eliminate the so-called "marriage penalty" that previously existed, where married couples were limited to a single $2,500 deduction regardless of whether one or both spouses had student loans. The bill also includes conforming amendments to ensure there is no double-benefit from the deduction. The changes would apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (26)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (on 05/13/2021)

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