Higher Education Tax Credits: An Economic Analysis (CRS Report for Congress)
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| Release Date |
Revised March 4, 2009 |
| Report Number |
RL32507 |
| Report Type |
Report |
| Authors |
Christian Gonzalez, Analyst Anerican National Government; Mark P. Keightley, Analyst in Public Finance |
| Source Agency |
Congressional Research Service |
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Summary:
This report provides analysis of the education tax credit program. The report begins with a reviewof the economic rationale for subsidizing education. The report then describes federal subsidiesfor education in general and education tax credits in particular, including reference to twoproposals contained in the House- and Senate-passed versions of the American Recovery andReinvestment Act of 2009 (H.R. 1). An analysis of the education credits follows, and the reportconcludes with a discussion of education tax credit policy options.
