Bill > H3337

This bill introduces the "Aging with Dignity Act" to provide a $1,000 income tax credit for taxpayers who are caring for a senior family member living in their home. To qualify for the tax credit, the taxpayer must obtain a written certification from a licensed physician confirming that the senior is unable to perform at least three activities of daily living (such as bathing, dressing, eating, transferring, toileting, and maintaining continence) without substantial assistance for a minimum of six months. The purpose of this legislation appears to be to provide financial support to family members who take on the significant responsibility of caring for elderly relatives who require extensive daily care, potentially reducing the burden on formal healthcare systems and supporting family-based elder care. The tax credit would be administered by the state's tax department, which is authorized to create additional regulations to implement the provisions of this new law. The bill would take effect upon approval by the Governor of South Carolina.

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https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=3337&session=126&summary=B