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This is from the American Academy of Audiology Website Hearing Aid Tax Credit Legislation  Representative Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY), along with 37 original co-sponsors, introduced the Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act (H.R. 1646) in the House of Representatives. This legislation provides a tax credit of up to $500 towards the purchase of a hearing aid, available once every five years. The tax credit would be available to those individuals age 55 years and older, dependents of taxpayers, or taxpayers whose adjusted gross income is below $200,000. Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) introduced the Senate version of this bill (S. 1019). This version differs from the House bill in that it extends the tax credit to all individuals with no restrictions based on age or income. Hearing Aid Tax Credit Legislation in the 111th Congress Write to Your Senator or Representative Issue Brief (PDF) Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit H.R. 1646 Bill Text (PDF) Cosponsors S. 1019 Bill Text (PDF) Cosponsors

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