Public school teachers could keep more of their pay thanks to a new federal income tax break.
This bill would let K-12 public school teachers exclude up to $50,000 of their wages from federal income taxes. Teachers in high-poverty or rural schools, or those teaching special education or STEM subjects, could exclude up to $65,000. This change would mean they pay taxes on less of their income, potentially lowering their overall tax bill starting in the 2026 tax year.
Today, K-12 public school teachers pay federal income tax on all their wages, subject to standard deductions and credits. If this bill becomes law, eligible K-12 public school teachers would not pay federal income tax on the first $50,000 of their wages, and some could exclude up to $65,000, starting with the 2026 tax year.
HR 7157 · 119th Congress · January 20, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10
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