Hearing Aid Tax Credit

Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act Introduced Again;
Find Information, Resources at Better Hearing Institute Website

The Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act was introduced on March 19, in the House of Representatives by Representatives Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY) and Vern Ehlers (R-MI). If enacted, the Hearing Aid Tax Credit (H.R. 1646) will provide a $500 per hearing aid tax credit for dependents and people over age 55. It would be available once every 5 years.. The Hearing Aid Tax Credit is actively supported by AG Bell, the Hearing Loss Association of America, American Academy of Audiology, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, International Hearing Society and Hearing Industries Association.

The Better Hearing Institute has created a Hearing Aid Tax Credit website.

Among the information you’ll find there:

- Why tax credits for hearing aids? (Gives data and research for the impact on taxpayers, boomers and seniors, children)
- Copy of the H.R. 1646
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Endorsing Organizations
- List of Co-Sponsors (42 as of 3/25/09)
- States Considering Hearing Aid Tax Credit Legislation (North Dakota, Montana, New York)
- Tips for writing to your member of Congress or state legislature
- An electronic form you can fill out and send as an e-mail or print and mail.

A page will be added for S.1410, the Senate companion for the bill which is expected to be introduced soon.