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Lawmakers hear personal testimony and policy options on caregiver tax relief
Summary
The Aging Committee heard personal stories and policy analysis on bills to provide financial relief to family caregivers. Advocates including AARP urged a refundable tax credit rather than a deduction to better reach lower‑ and middle‑income caregivers.
Multiple witnesses, including AARP Connecticut and family caregivers, urged the Aging Committee to adopt a tax credit (rather than a deduction) to provide meaningful financial relief for family members who provide unpaid care.
Natalie Shurtleff of AARP Connecticut recommended replacing the draft tax deduction with a tax credit, saying the deduction in the bill (as drafted) would primarily benefit higher‑income filers and do little for caregivers who claim modest out‑of‑pocket expenses. AARP provided comparative…
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