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US HR8004

US HR8004
Expanding Child Care Access Act of 2024


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Introduced
04/15/2024
In Committee
04/15/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a refundable credit for qualified child care startup expenses.

AI Summary

This bill, the Expanding Child Care Access Act of 2024, establishes a refundable tax credit for qualified child care startup expenses incurred by licensed family child care providers. The credit, which can be up to $5,000 per year, covers costs such as licensing fees, supplies, insurance, and equipment needed to establish and operate a qualified family child care business. To be eligible, the family child care provider must be licensed or registered under state law and provide care to at least two children (excluding the provider's own children) for a significant portion of the tax year. The credit is limited to one-time use per taxpayer and cannot be claimed for expenses that are already deducted or credited elsewhere. The bill also directs the Secretary of the Treasury to issue regulations necessary to implement the credit, which would sunset after seven years from the date of enactment.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (34)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (on 04/15/2024)

Bill Topics

Macroeconomics
  • ‐ Taxation, Tax Policy, and Tax Reform
Social Welfare
  • ‐ Family Issues

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/8004/all-info 04/16/2024
BillText https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr8004/BILLS-118hr8004ih.pdf 04/26/2024
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