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HR 6237 110th Congress House

Tax Relief for Long-Term Care Act of 2008

Official title: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a credit for long-term care insurance premiums and for taxpayers with long-term care needs.

Introduced: June 11, 2008 Introduced by: Courtney, Joe Democratic · Connecticut See on congress.gov
Taxation CaregiversDisabledFamiliesFinance and Financial Sector
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It never became law before the 110th Congress (2007–2008) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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 Latest action June 11, 2008

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

 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).

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6237: Tax Relief for Long-Term Care Act of 2008. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-6237/
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"H.R. 6237: Tax Relief for Long-Term Care Act of 2008." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HR-6237/.
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