Teachers could deduct more money for classroom supplies on their taxes.
The "Supporting Our Educators Act of 2026" would let elementary and secondary school teachers deduct more money for classroom supplies on their taxes. Currently, teachers can deduct up to $250 for these out-of-pocket expenses. This bill would raise that amount to $600 and update how it adjusts for inflation, starting with tax years after December 31, 2025.
Today, elementary and secondary school teachers can deduct up to $250 for certain unreimbursed expenses, with this amount adjusted for inflation since 2014. If this bill becomes law, teachers would be able to deduct up to $600 for these expenses, and this new amount would be adjusted for inflation starting from 2025. These changes would apply to tax years beginning after December 31, 2025.
HR 10030 · 119th Congress · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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