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MA S1674

Improving the affordability of child care


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
02/27/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to improve the affordability of child care . Revenue.

AI Summary

This bill aims to improve the affordability of child care by increasing the cap on existing tax deductions for child care expenses. Specifically, it requires the Department of Revenue to promulgate regulations to raise the cap on the tax deduction for child care expenses, as defined by Section 21 of the United States Internal Revenue Code. The new cap for one qualifying individual would be no lower than $9,600, and the cap for two or more qualifying individuals would be no lower than $19,200.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 02/27/2020)

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