Scored 7/10 on whether it helps or hurts everyday people.
The Caregiver Credit Bill
Family caregiver tax credit could lower your taxes
An act relating to a family caregiver tax credit
Good for everyday people ·
If passed, the bill would give families who care for relatives a tax credit, lowering the amount of tax they owe.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
This could help everyday caregivers afford care, but it also means the state will collect less revenue, which could affect other services.
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The facts
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- The bill creates a tax credit for family caregivers.
- The credit reduces the caregiver’s state income tax.
- The credit would lower state tax revenue.
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