An Act establishing a tax credit for families caring for elderly relatives and victims of Alzheimer's and Dementia
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to create a tax credit for families in Massachusetts who provide care for elderly relatives or individuals suffering from Alzheimer's or dementia. The credit is intended to help offset the financial burdens associated with this type of caregiving. It builds upon previous attempts to establish similar tax relief measures for these families. The bill is currently under consideration by the Joint Committee on Revenue.
Key provisions
- Provides a tax credit to families caring for elderly relatives.
- Provides a tax credit to families caring for individuals with Alzheimer's or dementia.
- The bill was referred to the Joint Committee on Revenue.
- The bill has been subject to previous legislative proposals.
- The bill is similar to previous legislation (S.1596, S.1742, S.1948, S.1906).
- The bill was concurred in by the House on 02/27/2025.
- A hearing is scheduled for June 16, 2025.
Who is affected
- Families providing care for elderly relatives
- Families providing care for individuals with Alzheimer's disease or dementia
- Caregivers
Notable changes
- This bill establishes a new tax credit specifically for this type of caregiving.
- It builds upon previous legislation aimed at providing similar tax relief.
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