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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain family caregivers to contribute to a Roth IRA.
9/24/2024, 8:05 AM
Summary of Bill HR 9765
Bill 118 hr 9765, also known as the "Family Caregiver Roth IRA Act," aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a new opportunity for certain family caregivers to save for retirement. Specifically, this bill would allow family caregivers who are not currently employed outside the home to contribute to a Roth IRA.
Under current law, individuals must have earned income in order to contribute to a Roth IRA. However, many family caregivers, particularly those caring for children or elderly relatives, may not have traditional earned income as they are not employed in a traditional job. This bill seeks to address this issue by allowing these caregivers to contribute to a Roth IRA using a new type of income called "caregiver income."
Caregiver income would be defined as income received by an individual for providing care to a family member who is unable to perform at least two activities of daily living without assistance. This income would be eligible for contribution to a Roth IRA, up to the annual contribution limit set by the IRS. The Family Caregiver Roth IRA Act aims to provide financial security for family caregivers who may not have access to traditional retirement savings options. By allowing these caregivers to save for retirement through a Roth IRA, this bill seeks to recognize and support the important work that family caregivers do in our society. Overall, the Family Caregiver Roth IRA Act is a bipartisan effort to address the unique financial challenges faced by family caregivers and provide them with a new opportunity to save for retirement.
Under current law, individuals must have earned income in order to contribute to a Roth IRA. However, many family caregivers, particularly those caring for children or elderly relatives, may not have traditional earned income as they are not employed in a traditional job. This bill seeks to address this issue by allowing these caregivers to contribute to a Roth IRA using a new type of income called "caregiver income."
Caregiver income would be defined as income received by an individual for providing care to a family member who is unable to perform at least two activities of daily living without assistance. This income would be eligible for contribution to a Roth IRA, up to the annual contribution limit set by the IRS. The Family Caregiver Roth IRA Act aims to provide financial security for family caregivers who may not have access to traditional retirement savings options. By allowing these caregivers to save for retirement through a Roth IRA, this bill seeks to recognize and support the important work that family caregivers do in our society. Overall, the Family Caregiver Roth IRA Act is a bipartisan effort to address the unique financial challenges faced by family caregivers and provide them with a new opportunity to save for retirement.
Congressional Summary of HR 9765
Improving Retirement Security for Family Caregivers Act of 2024
This bill allows qualified family caregivers to contribute up to $7,000 (in 2025) to a Roth IRA (or up to $8,000 (in 2025) for individuals who are age 50 or older). A qualified family caregiver is an unemployed or severely underemployed adult who provides 500 hours or more during one tax year of in-home care, monitoring, management, supervision, or treatment of an adult with special needs or a child.
Current Status of Bill HR 9765
Bill HR 9765 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 23, 2024. Bill HR 9765 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 23, 2024. Bill HR 9765's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of September 23, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9765
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9765
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9765
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain family caregivers to contribute to a Roth IRA.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain family caregivers to contribute to a Roth IRA.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 9765
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