Governor Whitmer Proposes $5,000 Tax Credits for Family Caregivers in Michigan
Government’s $5,000 Tax Credits Assistance for Family Caregivers Gains Momentum Nationwide
According to the posted article by The Conversation, in Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer wants to give a $5,000 tax credits to Americans who take care of elderly or disabled family members. The $5,000 tax credits is part of a bigger trend in the country to help families who look after their loved ones. Many Americans believe it’s the family’s job to take care of older relatives but they also think the government should help with the costs.
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$5,000 Tax Credits for Caregivers in Michigan – Check More! (PHOTO: Nebraska Examiner)
Strain of Caregiving Costs Spurs Michigan‘s Innovative $5,000 Tax Credits Support Plan
Taking care of someone can be expensive. In Michigan caregivers spend over $7,000 a year on average. Some spend even more if the person they’re caring for has a serious illness like dementia because federal programs don’t do much to help with these costs states like Michigan are making their own rules. Whitmer‘s plan is to give caregivers $5,000 tax credits for things like counseling, transportation and a break from caregiving. Lots of Americans support ideas like Whitmer‘s $5,000 tax credits because they know caregiving can be tough and with more and more older people needing care it’s important to have ways to help their families. States and the federal government are looking at different ways to help caregivers but the main goal is to make sure families get the support they need.
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