H.R. 4057 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend and expand the deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school teachers.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log in to editTeacher Tax Deduction Enhancement Act of 2007 - Amends the wiki and beInternal Revenue Code to: (1) extend until 2015 the firsttax deduction for certain expenses of elementary and secondary school educators (i.e., teachers, instructors, counselors, principals, or aides); (2) increase to provide a detailed summary$500 the allowable amount of such deduction for full-time educators (working at least 900 hours during the bill!)school year); and (3) allow such tax deduction for educators in preschool programs.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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(Log inLatest Major Action: 11/1/2007: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to edit the wikiHouse Committee on Ways and be the first to update the status of the bill!)Means.
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== Points in Favor ==

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