Bill114th CongressFiled Jan 9, 2015Taxation
H.R. 259
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for expenses for household and elder care services necessary for gainful employment.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 9, 2015)
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a new tax credit for employment-related expenses necessary to care for a dependent of a taxpayer who has attained age 50, including expenses for household services and for the care of the dependent, including respite care and hospice care. Limits the amount of such credit to $3,000 for the care of one dependent and $6,000 for the care of two or more dependents of the taxpayer in a taxable year.
What just happenedJan 9, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13](D-CA)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseJan 9, 2015
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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