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S. 759

Make College Affordable Act of 2005

Make College Affordable Act of 2005 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) increase the amount of the tax deduction for higher education tuition and related expenses; and (2) allow a tax credit for up to $1,500 of the interest paid annually on certain student loans for higher education expenses. Reduces the allowable amount of both the tax deduction and the tax credit based upon taxpayer adjusted gross income levels. Provides for an inflation adjustment for calendar years after 2005 to such adjusted gross income levels.

Makes the tax deduction for higher education tuition and related expenses permanent.

Referred to the Committee on Finance.

Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY](D-NY)Sponsor
7 cosponsors5 D2 R
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  1. IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Finance.

    Finance Committee
  2. Discharge

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Judiciary Committee
  3. Committee14500

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Judiciary Committee
  4. IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3432)

    Judiciary Committee
  5. IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate