Vouchers and tax credits are much different than tax deductions. If you look at the 529 savings accounts for higher ed they are not tax free, the money initially invested in them had been taxed. Granted the interest is not taxed is some cases, other accounts are taxed at the student's income level at the time of withdrawal, (which is usually less than the parent's rate). You want to send your kids to private school you pay for it, you want private security you should pay for it, etc. Don't ask me to help financially support your decisions.