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Bill113th CongressFiled Jul 30, 2014Taxation
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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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 30, 2014)

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.

What just happenedJul 30, 2014

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13](D-CA)Sponsor
5 cosponsors5 D
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  • Introduced in HouseJul 30, 2014
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    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House