H.R.6237 - Tax Relief for Long-Term Care Act of 2008

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a credit for long-term care insurance premiums and for taxpayers with long-term care needs. view all titles (2)

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  • Short: Tax Relief for Long-Term Care Act of 2008 as introduced.
  • Official: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a credit for long-term care insurance premiums and for taxpayers with long-term care needs. as introduced.

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Joe Courtney

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6/11/2008--Introduced.Tax Relief for Long-Term Care Act of 2008 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a tax credit for long-term care insurance premiums and for care provided by a caregiver to a family member or dependent with long-term care needs who resides with such caregiver. Pha
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6/11/2008--Introduced.
Tax Relief for Long-Term Care Act of 2008 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a tax credit for long-term care insurance premiums and for care provided by a caregiver to a family member or dependent with long-term care needs who resides with such caregiver. Phases in a maximum credit amount of $3,000 between 2009 and 2013. Reduces such credit amount for a taxpayer whose adjusted gross income exceeds $75,000 ($150,000 in the case of a joint return).


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09/22/08
I may not be a CPA but…

I am in favor of the proposed tax credit legislation HR 6237, which would amend Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Currently it allows the premium for long term care to be counted as an eligible medical expense for tax deduction purposes. ...

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08/27/08
The Candidates’ Silence on Long-Term Care - The New Old Age Blog ...

There is currently legislation introduced by Representative Joe Courtney (D-CT) H.R. 6237 “The Long Term Care Act of 2008″ which would provide such an incentive. This legislation, if passed, would provide a tax credit for the purchase ...

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08/26/08
Long Term Care Associates Supports the Tax Relief for LongTerm ...

(Legislative News and Information) Long Term Care Associates Inc httpwwwltcassociatescomContentDefaultaspx LTCA today announced its support of HR 6237 introduced by Representative Joe Courtney DCT If passed the Bill would amend the ...

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