AN ACT PROVIDING A FAMILY CAREGIVER TAX CREDIT.

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide details on which specific expenses qualify for the tax credit or how much it will be.

Family Caregiver Tax Credit Act

This act creates a new tax credit for people who spend money on caring for elderly relatives at home.

What This Bill Does

• Creates a tax credit for family caregivers for certain expenditures incurred for the care and support of elderly family members.

Who It Names or Affects

• Family caregivers who help elderly family members with daily needs
• People who file taxes and qualify for this new tax credit

Terms To Know

Tax Credit

A reduction in the amount of tax a person has to pay.

Family Caregiver

Someone who provides regular care and support for an elderly family member at home.

Limits and Unknowns

• The bill does not specify how much the tax credit will be.
• It is unclear which specific expenses qualify under this new tax credit.

Official Summary Text

To provide a tax credit to family caregivers for certain expenditures incurred for the care and support of elderly family members.

Current Bill Text

LCO No. 380 1 of 1

General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 197
February Session, 2026 LCO No. 380

Referred to Committee on AGING

Introduced by:
SEN. HOCHADEL, 13th Dist.

AN ACT PROVIDING A FAMILY CAREGIVER TAX CREDIT.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General
Assembly convened:

That chapter 229 of the general statutes be amended to provide a tax 1
credit to family caregivers for certain expenditures incurred for the care 2
and support of elderly family members. 3
Statement of Purpose:
To provide a tax credit to family caregivers for certain expenditures
incurred for the care and support of elderly family members.