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The Caregivers Break Bill
Massachusetts wants to give family caregivers a tax break
Supporting family caregivers
Good for everyday people ·
This bill would give a tax credit to people who take care of their sick or older family members at home.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
Taking care of a sick or older family member is hard work. It also costs a lot of money. This bill would help everyday people by lowering their taxes if they are family caregivers. It also creates a team to figure out how the state can help even more. Some people might worry about how much this will cost the state in lost tax money. But for families doing the heavy lifting, this extra cash could be a huge relief. Now is the time to tell lawmakers if you support this help.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- It would create a tax credit for people who care for family members.
- It would set up a special council to study family caregiving.
- State lawmakers would be part of this new council.
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