United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 2505 (115th)
Credit for Caring Act of 2017
Introduced
17 May 2017
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Status
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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10 December 2025
Summary
Credit for Caring Act of 201 7 This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an eligible caregiver a new tax credit for 30% of the cost of long-term care expenses that exceed $2,000, up to $3,000 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.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 17 May 2017
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 17 May 2017
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 17 May 2017
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/2505
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/115/hr/2505