Family caregivers need the help federal and state tax credits can offer: Jenny Carlson

Family caregivers need the help federal and state tax credits can offer: Jenny Carlson

Giving help to family caregivers via federal and state legislators tax credits will have a profound impact on the well-being of families, the strength of the economy, and the overall health of our communities. By honoring and uplifting family caregiving, we can create a stronger, more compassionate community for everyone, writes guest columnist Jenny Carlson, the AARP Ohio director and a family caregiver.

Oklahoma urges federal tax credit for caregivers

Oklahoma lawmakers urge Congress to back a federal caregiver tax credit, expanding support for unpaid family caregivers nationwide. The post Oklahoma urges federal tax credit for caregivers first appeared on The Journal Record.

Caregiving Increases the Likelihood of Personal Bankruptcy

Caregiving Increases the Likelihood of Personal BankruptcyVulnerable people are under attack by this administration much like they were during the rise of fascism in Europe last century. There are over 50 million American unpaid family caregivers struggling to care for disabled and elder family and friends. We need the Credit for Caring tax credit to help us continue to afford to care for our loved ones. SB 925 has been presented by Senators Cap…

Oklahomans get what we pay for (Policy Matters) - Oklahoma Policy Institute

• This column originally ran in the Journal Record on Feb. 7, 2024 • OK Policy Advocacy Alert: Tell lawmakers to oppose tax cuts that benefit the wealthy and risk critical services Oklahomans pay among the least in taxes when compared to folks from other states. And we get what we pay for – or in this case don’t pay for. While our taxes are low, so is our quality of life when stacked up against other states. You don’t have to look hard to find n…

OK House Encourages Congress to Follow Okla. Example for Family Caregiver Support

Oklahoma is the first state to implement a tax credit for family caregivers, and now the Oklahoma House is encouraging to follow suit on the federal level. The Caring for Caregivers Act provides a tax credit for up to $3,000 annually to qualified residents. Representative Tammy West introduced House Concurrent Resolution 1009 to encourage Oklahoma’s congressional delegation to sign onto the recently introduced Credit for Caring Act in the U.S. Ho