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  • S. 5148 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain family caregivers to contribute to a Roth IRA.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:571

    S. 5148 proposes changes to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, allowing certain family caregivers to contribute to a Roth IRA. A "qualified family caregiver" is defined as someone who cares for a child or an adult with special needs without pay for 500 or more hours a year...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to help family caregivers put money into a special savings account for the future, called a Roth IRA, even if they don't make a lot of money from a job, as long as they help someone in their family who needs extra care for a big part of each year.

  • H. R. 9764 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow additional catch-up contributions for certain family caregivers.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:836

    H.R. 9764, also known as the "Catching Up Family Caregivers Act of 2024," aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The bill proposes allowing additional catch-up contributions to retirement plans for individuals who are qualified family caregivers. These caregivers...

    Simple Explanation

    This bill lets family members who look after someone at home put more money into their savings for the future, just like grown-ups who are getting close to retirement age can, even if they don't get paid a lot or at all for taking care of their family.