I 112th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 6115 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 12, 2012 Ms. Buerkle (for herself and Mr. Kelly) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the contribution limit for Coverdell education savings accounts from $2,000 to $10,000.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Give Families Better Tools to Save for Education Act of 2012.

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Coverdell account contribution limitation increase

(a)

In general

Clause (iii) of section 530(b)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking $2,000 and inserting $10,000. (b)

Conforming amendment

Subparagraph (A) of section 4973(e)(1) of such Code is amended by striking $2,000 and inserting $10,000. (c)

Effective date

The amendment made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after the date of the enactment of this Act.