Bill114th CongressFiled Apr 7, 2016Taxation
S. 2759
Credit for Caring Act of 2016
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 7, 2016)
Credit for Caring Act of 2016
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an eligible caregiver a new tax credit for 30% of the cost of long-term care expenses that exceed $2,000, up to $3,000 in a taxable year. The bill defines "eligible caregiver" as an individual who pays or incurs expenses for providing care to a spouse or other dependent relative with long-term care needs and who has earned income for the taxable year in excess of $7,500.
What just happenedApr 7, 2016
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA](R-IA)Sponsor
11 cosponsors7 D3 R1 I
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- Introduced in SenateApr 7, 2016
- Apr 7, 2016IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Finance Committee - Apr 7, 2016IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate