H.R. 5996 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for tutoring expenses for elementary and secondary school students.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log in to editStudent Enhancement Act of 2008 - Amends the wiki and be the firstInternal Revenue Code to provideallow a detailed summary oftax deduction, up to $10,000 per year, for supplemental education expenses. Defines &quot;supplemental education expenses&quot; as expenses not required for the bill!)a student's enrollment or attendance at an elementary or secondary school that are for academic tutoring designed to supplement or enhance the student's education and related books, supplies, and equipment.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 5/8/2008: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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== Points in Favor ==

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