Credit for Caring Act of 2025
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Overview
The Credit for Caring Act of 2025 proposes a tax credit for working family caregivers. Eligible caregivers who pay qualified expenses for a qualified care recipient—such as an elderly or disabled family member—can claim a credit of up to 30% of those expenses, subject to a maximum of $5,000 per year. The credit is designed to help offset the costs associated with providing care, and includes provisions for respite care, counseling, and lost wages for caregivers.
Key provisions
- Provides a tax credit of up to 30% for qualified expenses paid for a qualified care recipient.
- Maximum credit amount is $5,000 per year.
- Eligible caregivers must have earned income exceeding $7,500.
- Qualified care recipients include spouses and other family members certified by a licensed healthcare practitioner as needing long-term care.
- Qualified expenses include human assistance, assistive technologies, environmental modifications, and transportation.
- The credit can be used for respite care, counseling, and lost wages for the caregiver.
- The credit is phased out based on modified adjusted gross income.
- Mileage rates for caregiver travel are standardized.
Who is affected
- Working family caregivers
- Spouses and other family members receiving care
- Taxpayers providing care
- Healthcare practitioners
- Employers
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