Senate Bill 1443
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Credit for Caring Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 14, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1443
Congress
116
Policy Area
Taxation
Taxation
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of income, excise, property, inheritance, and employment taxes; tax administration and collection. Measures concerning state and local finance may fall under Economics and Public Finance policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
May 14, 2019
05/14/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
05/14/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 9, 2022 12:41:22 AM