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S. 1151 (115th)

Credit for Caring Act of 2017

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Introduced

17 May 2017

Last action

17 May 2017 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Sponsors

Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA], Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO], Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV], Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA], Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Sen. Tester, Jon [D-MT], Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME], Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE], Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL], Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]

Subjects

Taxation

Source updated

10 December 2025

Taxation

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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Timeline

  1. 17 May 2017

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 17 May 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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