Hello all,

Did you know that In 2023, the Oklahoma Legislature created the Caring for Caregivers Act, designed to help offset some out-of-pocket expenses family caregivers pay for. This spring marks the first time qualifying Oklahomans can file for the credit. Here is additional information on this tax credit:

• Individuals must be a dependent, spouse, parent or other relation by blood or marriage to the family caregiver. Oklahomans receiving care from a family caregiver must be 62 years of age or older and require assistance with at least two activities of daily living as certified by a licensed health care provider.
• The Caring for Caregivers tax credit is capped at $2,000 per year for family caregivers with a federally adjusted gross income below $50,000 for single filers or $100,000 for joint filers. Those caring for veterans or people with a dementia-related diagnosis are eligible for up to $3,000 per year. The total cap for the state is $1.5 million per year.
• According to the AARP, Oklahoma’s 490,000 family caregivers contribute an astounding $6.6 billion in unpaid care and dedicate more than 450 million hours annually to caring for loved ones.

Oklahomans who believe they may qualify can visit www.aarp.org/OKCaregiverTaxCredit to view the Caring for Caregivers Act Tax Credit Eligibility Tool and read frequently asked questions. The deadline to file 2024 taxes is April 15.

Thank you to the loyal families and loved ones who have trusted our agency over the nearly 10 years we have been providing care. I hope this information and new tax credit can be of some help to you!!

Thank you!!

Khalid Bokhari, Owner and ComForCare Team!!
2/18/2025