Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit
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The First Five Things To Know About: A New Poll Showing Voter Support For Child Care Funding
In July 2023, Public Opinion Strategies completed a poll on behalf of the First Five Years Fund, examining voter attitudes toward the issue of child care and early childhood education …
The First Five Things to Know: The Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit
For millions of working parents with small children, child care is a major expense. It is also a necessary expense, as many parents are unable to work without it. The …
On Its Anniversary, Critical Child Care Tax Provision Needs Updating
The Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (CDCTC) is the only provision of the tax code specifically created to help parents offset work-related child care expenses. The CDCTC was created …
Ahead Of Tax Day, Critical Child Care Tax Provision Needs Updating
Tax Day 2022 is Monday, April 18th, and while much attention has been paid to the vitally important Child Tax Credit (CTC) in recent years, there’s another critical provision of …
Expanded CDCTC Provides Cost Relief to Families This Tax Season
As tax season kicks into high gear, there is one critical tax credit that is the only credit exclusively that helps parents offset the high costs of child care expenses, …
500+ Organizations from All 50 States Unite Behind Child Care, Paid Leave, and Child Tax Credit in Build Back Better Act
WASHINGTON – As negotiations on the budget reconciliation process continue, over 550 organizations have signed onto a letter to Democratic Congressional leaders urging lawmakers to maintain crucial provisions of the …
Build Back Better Act: Child Care in the House Ways and Means Committee Package
As part of President Biden’s Build Back Better agenda with proposals to create jobs, cut taxes, and lower costs for working families, the House and Senate are considering the Build …
House of Representatives Advances Budget Resolution to Make Significant Investments in Child Care and Preschool
WASHINGTON — Today, the House passed legislation providing instructions and establishing overall funding levels to guide lawmakers as they craft an upcoming budget reconciliation package aimed at addressing the needs …
With Release of Budget Resolution, Child Care and Preschool Should Remain a Top Priority in Reconciliation Package
UPDATE: On Wednesday, August 11th, the Senate voted to approve the budget resolution, setting the stage for Congressional Democrats to craft a sweeping economic package with significant investments in child …
Child Care and Preschool in the Build Back Better Act
The Biden administration’s proposal to reform and invest in America’s early learning and care system In April, the White House unveiled the details of President Biden’s American Families Plan, …
As Congressional Democrats Move to Reconciliation, Child Care and Preschool Must Be a Top Priority
WASHINGTON — Earlier today, the White House and Congressional leaders announced an agreement on the details of a bipartisan bill to invest in the nation’s physical infrastructure. With this agreement …
Over 160 National and State Child Advocacy Groups Call on Democratic Leaders to Prioritize Child Care & Early Learning Funding in Reconciliation
WASHINGTON – As Congress grapples with many important and competing priorities, more than 160 national, state, and local organizations and child care providers, led by First Five Years Fund (FFYF), …
