A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a credit for adult child caregivers.

Key Points

• This bill, introduced by Senators Welch and Scott, would create a new $2,000 tax credit for people who take care of older family members in their own homes. The goal is to support families who choose to live together and provide care themselves rather than using nursing homes or professional services.
• To get the credit, you must be at least 18 years old and live with a relative who is 55 or older for at least six months of the year. You also need to provide at least 10 hours of help each week with tasks like cooking, shopping, managing money, or personal care like bathing and dressing.
• A doctor or healthcare provider must sign a form confirming that your relative needs help with daily activities. The relative must have needed this help for at least six months, or be expected to need it for the rest of their life.
• The full $2,000 credit is available to people making up to $75,000 a year, or $150,000 for married couples filing together. If you make more than that, the amount of the credit slowly goes down. You can claim this credit for up to two relatives living in your home.
• If this bill becomes law, the new tax credit would start for the tax year beginning in 2027. This means families would see the benefit when they file their taxes in early 2028.