HR 2543
Tax-Free Pell Grant Act
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 4:34 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the Tax-Free Pell Grant Act, amends the Internal Revenue Code to make Pell Grants tax-free for students. Specifically, it expands the existing exclusion of Pell Grants from gross income, ensuring that amounts received for qualified tuition and related expenses are not considered taxable income. It also modifies the American Opportunity and Lifetime Learning Credits to include child and dependent care expenses, and clarifies the eligibility for computer and peripheral equipment expenses.
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