Bill116th CongressFiled May 14, 2019Taxation
S. 1443
Credit for Caring Act of 2019
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 14, 2019)
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.
What just happenedMay 14, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA](R-IA)Sponsor
13 cosponsors11 D1 R1 I
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- Introduced in SenateMay 14, 2019
- May 14, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Finance Committee - May 14, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate