Arizona bill offers child care tax credit for working families

Income tax; credit; child care

Introduced· 2026-02-11

Who's it for

Who's it for: Everyday People

What it means for you

8/10Helps you

Good for everyday people ·

Heavily funded

Draft summary, still being checked against the official bill text. Read the source to confirm.

If passed, the bill would give families a tax credit of up to $2,000 per child for child care, helping lower‑income households afford care.

Our take

What we think, in plain words.

Families should watch this bill because it could put $2,000 back on their tax return for each young child, but the credit is limited to $15 million total and is first‑come‑first‑served, so early filing matters; the bill also forces tax preparers to file electronically, which could add hassle for some taxpayers.

Take action

Add your name. At 100 signatures we compile this petition and deliver it to the office — and every signer gets a message to send their own representatives.

0 of 100 in‑district signatures

Step 1 · Pick your position

Step 2 · Add your name

Picking a side above doesn't sign anything yet — a free account records your name on the petition and keeps it one signature per person. We'll bring you straight back here with your choice saved.

The facts

What the bill actually says, no spin.

Creates a $2,000 credit per child for families earning $75,000 or less.
Creates a $1,000 credit per child for families earning between $75,000 and $150,000.
Limits the total credit pool to $15,000,000 and awards it on a first‑come‑first‑served basis.
Adds a simplified tax return form for eligible individual taxpayers.
Requires tax preparers who file more than ten returns to file electronically and not charge a separate filing fee.