Bill115th CongressFiled May 17, 2017Taxation
S. 1151
Credit for Caring Act of 2017
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 17, 2017)
Credit for Caring Act of 2017
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 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.
What just happenedMay 17, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA](R-IA)Sponsor
9 cosponsors7 D1 R1 I
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- Introduced in SenateMay 17, 2017
- May 17, 2017IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Finance Committee - May 17, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate