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The Child Care Bill
Delaware boosts child care tax credit to match federal
An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Child And Dependent Care Expense Tax Credit.
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If passed, the bill would let Delaware families claim a tax credit equal to the full federal child care credit, cutting their state tax bill.
Our take
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Families could save hundreds on taxes, making child care more affordable, while the state would lose revenue that might affect other services.
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The facts
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- Current credit matches 50% of the federal child care credit.
- The bill would raise the match to 100% for tax years starting in 2027.
- The credit cannot exceed the amount of tax the person owes.
- Spouses filing separately can only apply the credit to the spouse with lower income.
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