Iowa bill boosts child care tax credit for many families

A bill for an act modifying the child and dependent care credit available against the individual income tax, and including retroactive applicability provisions.(See HF 1020.)

Introduced· 2025-03-17

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The bill would raise the state child‑care tax credit for most families, giving them a bigger refund on their Iowa income taxes.

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If passed, middle‑income Iowans could keep more of their earnings, but the state will collect less tax revenue, so lawmakers must weigh family relief against budget impact.

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The facts

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Increases the credit percentage for taxpayers earning $25,000 to $35,000 to 50% of the federal credit.
Reduces the number of income thresholds from seven to four.
Removes the $90,000 income cap, allowing anyone earning $25,000 or more to claim the credit.
Applies the new credit rules retroactively to tax years starting on or after January 1, 2025.