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| https://web.archive.org/web/20160120034953/https://heck.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/heck-backs-house-tax-extender-bill-touts-provisions-good-nevadans | Heck Backs Tax Extender Bill, Touts Provisions Good for Nevadans | 2015-12-17 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | NV | Joe Heck | H001055 | web.archive.org | legacy | WASHINGTON -- Congressman Joe Heck (NV-03) today supported House passage of a year-end tax extender bill, touting a number of provisions of critical importance to Nevadans. Those provisions include a permanent extension of the state and local sales tax deduction, K-12 teacher classroom expenses deduction, and the section 179 deduction used by small businesses to expense certain business assets. Also included in the bill is a two year extension of mortgage debt forgiveness and the deduction for higher education tuition and related expenses. In addition to the tax extension provisions, the bill contains reforms to increase accountability at the IRS and makes improvements to the 529 college savings program. "This tax extender package is good for Nevada families and small businesses," Rep. Heck said. "By providing stability and predictability over their tax bills, families and businesses will be able to plan for the future. This new environment of certainty will help create a healthy Nevada economy." On the permanent extension of the state and local sales tax deduction: "Nevadans rely on the state and local sales tax deduction to lessen their tax burden and now they can rest assured that this deduction will not be eliminated. This is good for our economy and gives Nevadans an early Christmas present." On the two year extension of mortgage debt forgiveness: "While Nevada's housing market is improving, there are still so many who are underwater on their homes and going through the short sale process. These families simply cannot afford to be taxed on income they never receive. The provision in this bill is an improvement over last year's retro-active extension, assuring homeowners who are underwater and trying to refinance or sell short that they have time to get their affairs in order without worrying about being hit with an unfair tax bill." On the permanent extension of the K-12 classroom expenses deduction: "Our teachers work hard to educate the future leaders of our state, often paying out of their own pocket when school budgets get tight. This permanent extension sends them the signal that we appreciate all they do for our students and communities by allowing them to expense both classroom expenses and professional development courses. This provision is a win for our teachers and our students." Congressman Joe Heck represents Nevada's Third Congressional District in the House of Representatives. He serves on the House Armed Services Committee, the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |