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SB0263Introduced in the Senate

Child and dependent care tax credit.

IntroducedSenate Tax and Fiscal Policy

Introduced by J.D. Ford, District 29

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Child and dependent care tax credit. Provides a refundable child and dependent care tax credit to taxpayers whose adjusted gross income for the taxable year is not more than 250% of the federal poverty level. Provides that the credit is equal to the lesser of: (1) an amount ranging from $200 to $1,000, depending on the extent to which the taxpayer's adjusted gross income exceeds the federal poverty level; or (2) 20% of the taxpayer's employment related expenses.

Where it stands

First reading: referred to Committee on Tax and Fiscal Policy

January 8, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Authored by Senator Ford J.D.

  2. First reading: referred to Committee on Tax and Fiscal Policy

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