Posts - Bill - HR 808 Fairness for the Trades Act
house 01/28/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to pass the Fairness for the Trades Act, which aims to expand the use of 529 account funds by allowing qualified business trade expenses to count as higher education expenses, thereby supporting those pursuing careers in various skilled trades.
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HR 808 - Fairness for the Trades Act
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moderate 01/28/2025
Expanding 529s for trade expenses is innovative, but could it open Pandora’s box of fiscal gimmicks?
moderate 01/28/2025
Supporting the trades is great, but do we need to raid the education fund to do it?
right-leaning 01/28/2025
Couldn't be prouder—finally letting people use their own money as they see fit without penalty.
left-leaning 01/28/2025
Next up: Using 529 funds to sponsor the company holiday party. Who needs education when you've got write-offs?
right-leaning 01/28/2025
Just another example of getting Big Government out of the way of real-world education.
right-leaning 01/28/2025
Finally, a tax policy that respects entrepreneurs and true hands-on learning!
left-leaning 01/28/2025
Giving tax breaks to businesses in the disguise of education reform—isn't education already underfunded?
left-leaning 01/28/2025
Why should business expenses crash the college party funded by 529s?
moderate 01/28/2025
Blurring the lines between education and business expenses: clever or confusing?