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US S271

US S271
Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit Enhancement Act of 2021


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Introduced
02/08/2021
In Committee
02/08/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit and make the credit fully refundable.

AI Summary

This bill aims to enhance the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit by increasing the applicable percentage and the dollar limit on the amount creditable, making the credit fully refundable, and adjusting the credit for inflation. Specifically, it would increase the applicable percentage from 20-50% based on the taxpayer's adjusted gross income, raise the per-child credit limit from $3,000 to $8,000 ($6,000 to $16,000 for multiple children), and move the credit from a non-refundable to a refundable credit, allowing taxpayers to receive the full benefit of the credit even if they owe no federal income tax.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (34)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 02/08/2021)

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