Long-Term Care Support and Incentive Act of 2002
Last action on Mar 19, 2002Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Summary
Long-Term Care Support and Incentive Act of 2002 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) allow a tax deduction in an amount equal to the applicable percentage of the amount of eligible long-term care premiums paid during the taxable year for coverage for the taxpayer, his spouse, and dependents under a qualified long-term care insurance contract, including accelerated deduction percentages for individuals 65 and older; (2) permit qualified long-term care insurance contracts to be offered under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements under certain conditions; and (3) allow a tax credit limited by income for the taxable year for the number of applicable individuals with long-term care needs with respect to whom the taxpayer is an eligible caregiver for the taxable year.
Revises specified requirements for qualifying long-term insurance contracts.