H.R.5287: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for expenses for household and elder care services necessary for gainful employment.

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Bill Summary

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a new tax credit for employment-related expenses necessary to care for a dependent of a taxpayer who has attained age 50, including expenses for household services and for the care of the dependent, including respite care and hospice care. Limits the amount of such credit to $3,000 for the care of one dependent and $6,000 for the care of two or more dependents of the taxpayer in a taxable year.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
July 30, 2014
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
July 30, 2014

Introduced in the House by Barbara Lee (D-Calif.)

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