A bill becomes law if signed by the President or if not signed within 10 days and Congress is in session. If Congress adjourns before the 10 days and the President has not signed the bill then it does not become law (Pocket Veto.)
Losses incurred from casualties and thefts during the administration of the estate can be deducted only if they have not been claimed on the federal estate tax return (Form 706). The personal representative must file a statement with the estate's income tax return waiving the deduction for estate tax purposes.
Tax deductions for both caregivers and assisted living can be made under the right circumstances and with the proper documentation. Itâs common knowledge that you can deduct the cost of medical expenses if they exceed 7.5% of your Adjusted Gross Income. But, many times both families and tax professionals may be missing the deduction for long-term care, non-medical costs for a âchronicâ condition (as defined by the IRS).