H.R. 6390 (110th): Caregiver Financial Relief Act of 2008

Introduced:
Jun 26, 2008 (110th Congress, 2007–2009)
Sponsor:
Rep. Corrine Brown [D-FL3]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on June 26, 2008, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jun 26, 2008
Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Ways and Means

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Full Title

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit against tax for certain caregivers, to expand the dependent care credit, and to increase the exclusion limitation for dependent care assistance programs.

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Last updated Jun 26, 2008.
14 pages

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6/26/2008--Introduced.
Caregiver Financial Relief Act of 2008 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) allow caregivers of family members with long-term care needs a refundable tax credit of $3,000 for up to two such family members each year through 2010; (2) allow in 2009 and 2010 the tax credit for dependent care expenses for parents (or ancestors of such parents) who do not reside with the taxpayer; and (3) allow in 2009 and 2010 an increased exclusion from gross income for employer-provided dependent care assistance.

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  • Title 31: MONEY AND FINANCE
  • Subtitle II: THE BUDGET PROCESS
  • Chapter 13: APPROPRIATIONS
  • Subchapter II: TRUST FUNDS AND REFUNDS
  • Section 1324: Refund of internal revenue collections
  • Title 42: THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
  • Chapter 144: DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ASSISTANCE AND BILL OF RIGHTS
  • Subchapter I: PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
  • Part A: General Provisions
  • Section 15002: Definitions