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Hidden Tax Preferences and the Real Costs of Tuition Tax Credits

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  • Robert A. Blewett

    (St. Lawrence University, Canton, New York)

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A hidden tax preference arises when religiously affiliated schools are financed by tax-deductible charitable contributions in lieu of tuition. This article explores the implicit contracts between parents and schools and examines potential free-rider problems. Revised estimates of the fiscal costs of a federal tuition tax credit are presented as well. Finally, the article shows how the existence of this preference makes the case for a federal tuition tax credit relatively stronger.

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  • Robert A. Blewett, 1988. "Hidden Tax Preferences and the Real Costs of Tuition Tax Credits," Public Finance Review, , vol. 16(3), pages 330-340, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:pubfin:v:16:y:1988:i:3:p:330-340
    DOI: 10.1177/109114218801600305
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    1. F. Martinello & E.G. West, 1991. "Education Budget Reductions Via Tax Credits: Some Further Considerations," Public Finance Review, , vol. 19(3), pages 355-368, July.

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