HR 3321 United States House · 117th Congress

Credit for Caring Act of 2021

Summary
Credit for Caring Act of 2021 This bill allows an eligible caregiver a tax credit of up to $5,000 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.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2021
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President
Introduced May 18, 2021 Last action May 18, 2021
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May 18, 2021
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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May 18, 2021
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1 primary · 74 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Linda T. Sánchez
Linda T. Sánchez
DDemocratic
CA
38
Co
Photo of Abigail Davis Spanberger
Abigail Davis Spanberger
DDemocratic
VA
7
Co
Photo of Al Lawson, Jr.
Al Lawson, Jr.
DDemocratic
FL
5
Co
Photo of Andy Kim
Andy Kim
DDemocratic
NJ
n/a
Co
Photo of Andy Levin
Andy Levin
DDemocratic
MI
9
Co
Photo of Barbara Lee
Barbara Lee
DDemocratic
CA
12
Co
Photo of Brenda L. Lawrence
Brenda L. Lawrence
DDemocratic
MI
14
Co
Photo of Brian Higgins
Brian Higgins
DDemocratic
NY
26
Co
Photo of Brian K. Fitzpatrick
Brian K. Fitzpatrick
RRepublican
PA
1
Co
Photo of C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger
C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger
DDemocratic
MD
2
Co
Photo of Carlos A. Gimenez
Carlos A. Gimenez
RRepublican
FL
28