2020 House Bill 6538

Give public (not private) school teachers and parents cash or tax cut for home internet during epidemic

Introduced in the House

Dec. 17, 2020

Introduced by Rep. Sherry Gay-Dagnogo (D-8)

To give teachers and parents in public schools that were closed to live instruction during the COVID-19 epidemic a $500 tax credit, and $1,000 if they file jointly, against tutoring, computer and internet expenses incurred in each of the 2020 and 2021 tax years. The money would be delivered in the form of a tax reduction for those who owe at least that much in state income tax, and in tax breaks and cash to those who owe less. Parents who file a single return would be ineligible if their income is more than $50,000, while those who file joint returns could earn up to $100,000 and still collect. All public school teachers would be eligible for the money or tax break regardless of income.

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy