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Mother Lode – Proposed Bill To Give Tax Break To CA Teachers

My Mother Lode Online summarizes that, in an effort to attract and retain additional educators, a proposed bill paves the way for teachers to have their income tax exempt after five years on the job; citing research stating that 30% of teachers leave the workforce in the first five years and enrollment in teacher preparation programs has declined by 76% over the past decade.

US News and World Report – California Mulls Eliminating Income Tax for Teachers

U.S. News & World Report

US News and World Report notes: “For veteran teachers, the proposal would be equivalent to a 4 to 6 percent salary increase annually.”