Letter to the Editor: Caregiver Tax Credit Act

Dear Editor,

The Caregiver Tax Credit Act was passed during the 2024 Nebraska legislative session and will take effect on January 1, 2025. This groundbreaking legislation makes Nebraska only the second state in the nation to adopt an expansive tax credit to support unpaid family caregivers, a step that will have a meaningful impact on countless families in our state.

Nearly 36,000 Nebraskans aged 65 and older are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease. These individuals are supported by more than 40,000 unpaid family caregivers, who provide critical care and assistance, often at great perso...