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H.R.5559: Long-Term Care and Retirement Security Act of 2008
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about taxation
- Introduced March 6, 2008
- Latest Major Action March 6, 2008
- See the nine similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
13 (2 Democrats, 12 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Long-Term Care and Retirement Security Act of 2008 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) allow a tax deduction from gross income for long-term care insurance premiums; (2) include long-term care insurance in employee benefit cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements; (3) allow a tax credit for certain long-term care costs; and (4) set forth certain consumer protections for long-term care insurance contracts.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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March 6, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Adam H. Putnam (R-Fla.) |