Back to School Tax Credit Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (15 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 10403, proposes to create a new tax credit for school supplies. If enacted, it would allow individuals to claim a credit for amounts spent on necessary school supplies for each qualifying dependent child. The credit would be the lesser of the actual expenses paid for qualified supplies or $250 per child. Qualified supplies include items like backpacks, notebooks, calculators, and school uniforms for children attending public, private, or home school.
The credit is intended to help families cover the costs associated with back-to-school preparations. It would apply to qualifying dependent children under the age of 17. The bill specifically defines qualified school supply expenses and details who qualifies as a dependent child for the purpose of this credit. The proposed amendments would affect how taxes are calculated under the Internal Revenue Code.
Introduced in the House of Representatives on September 15, 2026, the bill has been referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. The committee will consider the bill, and if it moves forward, it could be subject to further debate, amendment, and votes in the House and potentially the Senate before it could be sent to the President to be signed into law.
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Timeline
15 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10403 do?
- This bill, H.R. 10403, proposes to create a new tax credit for school supplies. If enacted, it would allow individuals to claim a credit for amounts spent on necessary school supplies for each qualifying dependent child. The credit would be the lesser of the actual expenses paid for qualified supplies or $250 per child. Qualified supplies include items like backpacks, notebooks, calculators, and school uniforms for children attending public, private, or home school. The credit is intended to help families cover the costs associated with back-to-school preparations. It would apply to qualifying dependent children under the age of 17. The bill specifically defines qualified school supply expenses and details who qualifies as a dependent child for the purpose of this credit. The proposed amendments would affect how taxes are calculated under the Internal Revenue Code. Introduced in the House of Representatives on September 15, 2026, the bill has been referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. The committee will consider the bill, and if it moves forward, it could be subject to further debate, amendment, and votes in the House and potentially the Senate before it could be sent to the President to be signed into law.
- Has H.R. 10403 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10403. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10403?
- H.R. 10403 was sponsored by Rep. Vindman, Eugene Simon [D-VA-7] (D-VA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10403?
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (15 Sep 2026).
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