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HR 6237 110th Congress House Taxation Caregivers Disabled Families Finance and Financial Sector Health Income tax Insurance premiums Long-term care insurance Medical economics Social Welfare Tax credits

Tax Relief for Long-Term Care Act of 2008

Introduced: June 11, 2008 Introduced by: Courtney, Joe Democratic · Connecticut See on congress.gov
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Jun 11, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jun 11, 2008
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Tax Relief for Long-Term Care Act of 2008 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a tax credit for long-term care insurance premiums and for care provided by a caregiver to a family member or dependent with long-term care needs who resides with such caregiver. Phases in a maximum credit amount of $3,000 between 2009 and 2013. Reduces such credit amount for a taxpayer whose adjusted gross income exceeds $75,000 ($150,000 in the case of a joint return).

What's happening now June 11, 2008

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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