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US S3702

US S3702
Credit for Caring Act of 2024


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Introduced
01/31/2024
In Committee
01/31/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a nonrefundable credit for working family caregivers.

AI Summary

This bill, the Credit for Caring Act of 2024, proposes to amend the Internal Revenue Code to provide a nonrefundable tax credit for working family caregivers. The key provisions include: 1) Allowing eligible caregivers to claim a credit equal to 30% of qualified expenses over $2,000, up to a maximum of $5,000 (with the dollar amount adjusted for inflation); 2) Defining "eligible caregiver" as an individual with earned income over $7,500 who provides care for a qualified care recipient, such as a spouse or other relative with long-term care needs; 3) Specifying what qualifies as "qualified expenses," including costs for human assistance, assistive technologies, home modifications, and other caregiving-related expenses; and 4) Phasing out the credit for taxpayers with modified adjusted gross incomes above certain thresholds.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (18)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 01/31/2024)

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