HR 1780
115th Congress
House
Taxation
Aging
Housing for the elderly and disabled
Income tax credits
Residential rehabilitation and home repair
Senior Accessible Housing Act
Introduced: March 29, 2017
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Everywhere this bill has been
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 29, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Mar 29, 2017
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Senior Accessible Housing Act
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a nonrefundable personal tax credit for senior citizens who modify their residences to enhance their ability to remain living safely, independently, and comfortably in the residences.
The credit applies to up to $30,000 of the expenses that individuals who are at least 60 years old incur over their lifetime to make modifications to their residences, including:
- the installation of entrance and exit ramps;
- the widening of doorways;
- the installation of handrails or grab bars;
- the installation of non-slip flooring; and
- other modifications that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) includes on a list of modifications that would enhance the ability of the individuals to remain living safely, independently, and comfortably in their residences.
The IRS must establish and maintain the list of acceptable modifications after consulting with the Department of Health and Human Services and receiving input from the public
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Committees of jurisdiction
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