2011 Oregon Revised Statutes
ORS Volume 8, Chapters 305 - 325
ORS Chapter 316
316.147 Definitions for ORS 316.147 to 316.149.

As used in ORS 316.147 to 316.149, unless the context requires otherwise:

(1) Eligible taxpayer includes any individual who must pay taxes otherwise imposed by this chapter and:

(a) Who pays or incurs expenses for the care of a qualified individual, as defined in subsection (2) of this section, through a payment method determined by rule of the Department of Revenue; and

(b) Who has a household income, as defined by ORS 310.630, for the taxable year, not to exceed the maximum amount of household income allowed in ORS 310.640 (1989 Edition) for a homeowner or renter refund.

(2) Qualified individual includes an individual at least 60 years of age on the date that the expenses described in subsection (1)(a) of this section are paid or incurred by the eligible taxpayer:

(a) Whose household income, as defined by ORS 310.630, does not exceed $7,500 for the calendar year in which the taxable year of the taxpayer begins;

(b) Who is eligible for authorized services as defined in ORS 410.410 under Oregon Project Independence;

(c) Who is certified by the Department of Human Services; and

(d) Whose care or any portion thereof is not paid for under ORS chapter 414. [1979 c.494 2; 1991 c.786 5; 1997 c.170 28; 2011 c.201 8]