Double Dependents Relief Act
This bill creates a new tax credit for working caregivers of dependents with long-term care needs. It allows eligible caregivers (with over $7,500 in earned income) to claim a credit equal to 30% of qualified expenses exceeding $2,000, up to a $10,000 annual maximum. Qualified expenses include human assistance, home modifications, respite care, lost wages, and medical supplies for dependents certified by a healthcare provider as needing long-term care (e.g., due to functional limitations or severe health conditions). The credit phases out for higher-income taxpayers and applies to taxable years beginning after December 2025.
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Introduced Oct 31, 2025
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Oct 31, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Oct 31, 2025
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Josh Harder
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