Ask your U.S. Senators and Representative to
cosponsor new, proposed tax credit for family caregivers today!

New
bipartisan federal legislation, called the Credit
for Caring Act, would create a federal, nonrefundable tax credit of up to $3,000 for family caregivers who work while
also helping financially their parents, spouses, children with disabilities or
other loved ones. The bipartisan bill was introduced in the U.S. House by Reps.
Tom Reed (R-NY) and Linda Sánchez (D-CA), and in the U.S. Senate by Sens. Joni
Ernst (R-IA) and Michael Bennet (D-CO). AARP has endorsed the Credit for
Caring Act, as have other national organizations.
Contact your U.S.
Senator and Representative now and ask them to cosponsor the bipartisan Credit
for Caring Act.
Why
is a tax credit needed?
Family
caregivers take on huge responsibilities that can be overwhelming, stressful
and exhausting—not to mention challenging financially. Many juggle family caregiving
duties while working full- or part-time jobs; some are still raising families.
Nearly
70 percent of family
caregivers
use their own money to care for loved ones—paying for transportation, home
modifications, medications, assistive technology and more.
- Nearly 40 percent have felt
financially strained.
- Over 40 percent have spent more than
$5,000 a year on caregiving expenses.
- Those caring for loved ones age 50 and older spend an
average of more than 10 percent of their annual
income on caregiving expenses, an average of more than $5,500.
The
Credit for Caring Act is a commonsense step forward to support America’s greatest support system—family caregivers—helping
them to stay in the workforce and be more secure financially.
At
AARP, supporting family caregivers is a top priority. Join us in urging
your U.S. Senators and Representative to cosponsor the bipartisan Credit for
Caring Act today!
Recipients
- Your Senators
- Your Representative
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