Credit for Caring Act of 2019

United States116th CongressS-1443Senate
Updated: May 14, 2019

Summary

Credit for Caring Act of 201 9 This bill allows an eligible caregiver a tax credit of up to $3,000 for 30% of the cost of long-term care expenses that exceed $2,000 in a taxable year. The bill defines "eligible caregiver" as an individual who has earned income for the taxable year in excess of $7,500 and pays or incurs expenses for providing care to a spouse or other dependent relative with long-term care needs.

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Timeline

Latest companion bill action

HR-2730: Credit for Caring Act of 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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