HOUSE 2730116th CongressReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Credit for Caring Act of 2019
- Last Action
- 5/14/2019
Actions
- 2019-05-14Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 2019-05-14Introduced in House
- 2019-05-14Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2019-05-14 (00)
Credit for Caring Act of 2019
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.
Cosponsors (4)
- Tom Reed (R-NY)
- Thomas Suozzi (D-NY)
- Robert Wittman (R-VA)
- Matt Cartwright (D-PA)
Subjects
- Health care costs and insurance
- Income tax credits
- Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
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