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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit to seniors who install modifications on their residences that would enable them to age in place, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-1780| House 
| Updated: 3/29/2017
Charlie Crist

Charlie Crist

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (12)
Daniel M. Donovan (Republican)John Garamendi (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Bruce Poliquin (Republican)Michelle Lujan Grisham (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)G. K. Butterfield (Democratic)John Conyers (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Senior Accessible Housing Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a nonrefundable personal tax credit for senior citizens who modify their residences to enhance their ability to remain living safely, independently, and comfortably in the residences. The credit applies to up to $30,000 of the expenses that individuals who are at least 60 years old incur over their lifetime to make modifications to their residences, including: the installation of entrance and exit ramps; the widening of doorways; the installation of handrails or grab bars; the installation of non-slip flooring; and other modifications that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) includes on a list of modifications that would enhance the ability of the individuals to remain living safely, independently, and comfortably in their residences. The IRS must establish and maintain the list of acceptable modifications after consulting with the Department of Health and Human Services and receiving input from the public
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Timeline
Mar 29, 2017
Introduced in House
Mar 29, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • March 29, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • March 29, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

AgingHousing for the elderly and disabledIncome tax creditsResidential rehabilitation and home repair

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit to seniors who install modifications on their residences that would enable them to age in place, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-1780| House 
| Updated: 3/29/2017
Senior Accessible Housing Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a nonrefundable personal tax credit for senior citizens who modify their residences to enhance their ability to remain living safely, independently, and comfortably in the residences. The credit applies to up to $30,000 of the expenses that individuals who are at least 60 years old incur over their lifetime to make modifications to their residences, including: the installation of entrance and exit ramps; the widening of doorways; the installation of handrails or grab bars; the installation of non-slip flooring; and other modifications that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) includes on a list of modifications that would enhance the ability of the individuals to remain living safely, independently, and comfortably in their residences. The IRS must establish and maintain the list of acceptable modifications after consulting with the Department of Health and Human Services and receiving input from the public
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Timeline
Mar 29, 2017
Introduced in House
Mar 29, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • March 29, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • March 29, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Charlie Crist

Charlie Crist

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (12)
Daniel M. Donovan (Republican)John Garamendi (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Bruce Poliquin (Republican)Michelle Lujan Grisham (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)G. K. Butterfield (Democratic)John Conyers (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee

Taxation

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AgingHousing for the elderly and disabledIncome tax creditsResidential rehabilitation and home repair