Dependent Care Tax Credit Expansion (2008)

Federal bill would expand the dependent care tax credit by increasing the amount of care-related expenses taxpayers could claim, repealing the requirement that the dependent care receiver live with the caregiver, making retirees eligible for the credit, and making the credit refundable.

Bill Number H.R. 5655

Sponsor Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY)

Date of Introduction 3/14/2008

Latest Activity Bill did not pass in the Legislative session.

More Info http://thomas.loc.gov/

Topic: Caregiver Tax Incentives