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Last action · January 14, 2026

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Introduced January 7, 2026

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

HB157

AN ACT relating to an eligible caregiver credit.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to establish an eligible caregiver credit against the tax imposed in KRS 141.020; amend KRS 141.0205 to order the credit; amend KRS 131.190 to allow the Department of Revenue to report on the credit.

Health and Medical Services Reports Mandated State Agencies Taxation Taxation, Income--Individual Technology Veterans Fiscal Note

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This bill would create a new tax credit in Kentucky for eligible caregivers, allowing qualifying individuals to reduce the amount of state income tax they owe. The credit would apply against Kentucky's individual income tax, and the Department of Revenue would be authorized to report on how the credit is used. Who it may affect: Kentuckians who serve as caregivers, as well as veterans, given the bill's listed subjects.

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