To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permit qualified business trade expenses to be treated as qualified higher education expenses for purposes of 529 accounts.
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Latest Action · October 11, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
This bill would expand what families can use 529 college savings accounts for by allowing them to withdraw funds tax-free to purchase equipment and machinery needed for specific trades and vocations. The bill defines "qualified business trade expenses" as tangible property like tools and equipment used in qualifying trade fields, which are limited to specific industries listed in federal classification codes—primarily construction, agriculture, repair services, and similar hands-on trades. The change would apply to 529 account holders and their designated beneficiaries who work in these designated fields, allowing them to use accumulated education savings for business property purchases without tax penalties. There is no specific funding amount mentioned in the bill since it operates through the tax code rather than direct appropriations. The law would take effect for expenses paid in tax years beginning after the bill is enacted, should it become law.
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