The Supporting Our Educators Act of 2026 increases the federal income tax deduction available to elementary and secondary school teachers who purchase classroom supplies and materials out of their own pockets. Currently, teachers can deduct up to $250 in expenses above the line on their tax returns, but this bill raises that limit to $600. The legislation also updates the inflation adjustment baseline to keep pace with rising costs going forward. The changes take effect for tax returns filed for the 2026 tax year and beyond, meaning teachers will see the benefit when filing their 2026 taxes in early 2027.
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