Credit for Caring Act of 2024
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The Credit for Caring Act allows working people who pay for long-term care to reduce their taxes. A caregiver can claim a tax credit of up to $5,000 for 30% of care costs above $2,000 per year, but only if they earned at least $7,500 that year. The bill covers care for a spouse or dependent relative with long-term care needs.
- Provides up to $5,000 tax credit covering 30% of eligible long-term care expenses
- Requires caregiver to earn at least $7,500 in taxable year to qualify
- Covers care costs exceeding $2,000 annually for spouse or dependent relatives
- Applies only to individuals paying or incurring long-term care expenses
Filed in the Senate
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Who introduced this
Michael Bennet
DemocratU.S. Senator · CO
Bipartisan — 17 cosponsors (11 D, 3 R, 3 I)
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