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The Child Care Bill
New Hampshire offers tax breaks for businesses that help with child care
Creating a child care tax credit for qualifying businesses.
Good for everyday people ·
This bill would give tax breaks to businesses that create or expand child care, which could make it easier for parents to find care and work.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
This bill is very close to becoming law. It would give businesses a tax break for helping create more child care spots. This could be a big help for parents who need child care to go to work. More child care options could mean more parents can keep their jobs or find new ones. Some might worry that giving tax breaks means less money for other state services. But supporters say it is a good way to help families and the economy. If you want more child care options, this bill could be a good thing.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- This bill would create a new tax credit for businesses in New Hampshire.
- Businesses could get a credit for 50 percent of the money they spend to build, fix up, or expand child care places.
- It would also cover some of the running costs for the first two years of new child care facilities.
- The child care must be licensed in New Hampshire and offer at least 12 new spots.
- The total amount of tax credits given out each year cannot be more than $5,000,000.
- The tax credit would apply to costs starting January 1, 2027.
- The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
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