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The Young Children Bill
New tax credit helps families with young children in California
Personal Income Tax Law: young child tax credit.
Good for everyday people ·
This bill would give families with young kids more money back on their taxes, helping them pay for things they need.
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This is a great chance for families to get extra help with their finances. If you have young kids, this could mean more money for you. Now is the time to support this bill.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill would change the age limit for qualifying children to under 18 by 2038.
- Families could receive a young child tax credit of $1,176.
- The bill is designed to help families with children under 6 years old.
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