Contact Congress about S. 1315: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable credit for certain home accessibility improvements.

People could get a federal tax credit for home changes that improve access and safety. The credit would cover 35% of approved costs, with yearly and lifetime limits. Older adults and people with disabilities would be the main groups helped.

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A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a refundable credit for certain home accessibility improvements. is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Latest action on S. 1315: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects older adults and people with disabilities who need safer, easier-to-use homes. It also affects family members who live with them and pay for approved upgrades. Contractors, remodelers, health workers, caregivers, and federal agencies could also feel the effects because the bill could increase demand for accessibility work and require new tax rules.

Why this matters: Home safety upgrades can be expensive, and this bill would help some people afford them. It could make it easier for older adults and people with disabilities to keep living at home. Because the credit is refundable, it could also help people who owe little or no income tax. The bill’s larger effects on health, Medicare costs, and daily life are uncertain, so it requires a federal study.

Key provisions in S. 1315

• Creates a new refundable federal income tax credit for home accessibility costs. It would be added to the tax code as section 36C and cover 35% of approved expenses.
• Limits how much spending can count. A taxpayer could count up to $10,000 in costs each tax year and $30,000 total over all years.
• Cuts the credit for higher-income taxpayers. The income limits use modified adjusted gross income, which is income after certain tax adjustments, and the limits differ by filing status.
• Covers several groups of qualified people. They include certain Social Security and Veterans Affairs disability beneficiaries, people with doctor disability certifications, people age 60 or older, and qualifying spouses or dependents living in the same main home.
• Covers many home changes that improve access or safety. Examples include ramps, bathroom and kitchen changes, lifts, adaptive alarms, non-slip floors, brighter lights, and assistive technology such as remote health monitoring.

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Questions people ask about S. 1315

What is S. 1315?

People could get a federal tax credit for home changes that improve access and safety. The credit would cover 35% of approved costs, with yearly and lifetime limits. Older adults and people with disabilities would be the main groups helped.

How do I support or oppose S. 1315?

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Who should I contact about S. 1315?

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