Lee Federal Credit Union •   Washington DC

The Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 (TRA-97)

$500 per Child Tax Credit
Education
Individual Retirement Accounts
Capital Gains
Small Business
Estate and Gift Tax

Information furnished herein is based on documents made available by the United States Congress. Readers are urged to
consult appropriate professionals of their
own choosing in dealing with their
specific situations.

Education

Modified Hope Scholarship (Years 1-2: 100% of first $1,000 of tuition; 50% of second $1,000; Years 3-4: 20% of $5,000 of tuition)

State prepaid tuition plans receive tax free treatment; 10 percent penalty on amounts not used for tuition, books, room and board

Education IRAs — Contributions of up to
$500 per child (income limits begin at
$95,000 for singles and $150,000 for couples)

Penalty free withdrawals for education
from retirement IRAs

Extension of employer provided education assistance for three years

$2,500 per year student loan interest deduction