Tax credit for people caring for sick family members

Individual income tax: credit; credit for eligible family caregivers; provide for. Amends 1967 PA 281 (MCL 206.1 - 206.847) by adding sec. 277.

Introduced· 2025-11-04

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What it means for you

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This bill would give up to two thousand dollars back to people who spend their own money caring for a sick or disabled family member at home.

Our take

What we think, in plain words.

Caring for an aging parent or a disabled child at home is hard work, and it is very expensive. This bill recognizes that unpaid family caregivers save the state money by keeping their loved ones out of nursing homes. By offering a tax refund for things like wheelchair ramps, home aides, and medical supplies, it gives regular families a much needed financial break while they are still moving through the hardest parts of life.

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The facts

What the bill actually says, no spin.

Creates a tax credit of up to two thousand dollars for family caregivers.
You must make under fifty thousand dollars a year, or one hundred thousand for a married couple, to get the money.
The money can pay for things like home care aides, medical equipment, and making a house wheelchair accessible.
The sick family member must live in a private home, not a nursing home or assisted living facility.
If the credit is more than the taxes you owe, the state will send you a check for the difference.