To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a credit for adult child caregivers.
HR 7610 creates a new $2,000 annual tax credit for adult children who provide care to elderly relatives living in the same household. To qualify, the caregiver must be 18+ (or 16+ emancipated), live with the relative for at least 6 months, and provide 10+ hours weekly of assistance with daily living tasks (like meal prep, managing money, or mobility). The elderly relative must be 55+, unable to perform key activities independently (such as bathing or shopping), and require care for at least 180 days. The credit phases out for single filers earning over $75,000 (or $150,000 for joint filers) and applies only to tax years beginning after December 31, 2026.
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Introduced Feb 20, 2026
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