Washington state wants to help businesses pay for child care

Supporting employers providing child care assistance to employees by establishing a business and occupation and public utility tax credit.

Introduced· 2026-01-12

Who's it for

Who's it for: Employers

What it means for you

9/10Helps you

Good for everyday people ·

Heavily funded

Plain‑English summary, cross‑checked against the official bill text.

This bill would give tax breaks to businesses that help their workers pay for child care, making it easier for parents to work.

Our take

What we think, in plain words.

This bill could make it easier for working parents to find and afford child care, which is a big cost for many families. Businesses might be more likely to offer child care help if they get a tax break for it. Some people might worry that this tax break means less money for other state services. But supporters say it helps families and keeps people working. Now is the time to tell your lawmakers if you think this is a good idea for Washington state.

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The facts

What the bill actually says, no spin.

This bill would create a tax credit for businesses in Washington state.
The tax credit would be for businesses that help their employees pay for child care.
It would apply to business and occupation taxes and public utility taxes.
The bill was introduced and sent to the Finance committee.