Recent proposals for reforming the current system of education tax credits and deductions take the constructive approach of seeking improvement in a system many would prefer to eliminate. Detailed proposals reviewed for the Strengthening Federal Student Aid report agree that the existing system is too complicated, and most suggest consolidating the credits and deductions into one credit. All proposals that address income eligibility would target benefits lower down the income distribution than in the current system. These changes, as well as improving coordination with Pell grants and applying a lifetime dollar limit, can make the system simpler and more effective.