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Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit Enhancement Act of 2025 (S-1421) · Congress.wiki

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April 10, 2025

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April 10, 2025

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United StatesSenate Bill 1421S 1421

Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit Enhancement Act of 2025

Taxation

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Makes several changes to the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (CDCTC): increases the credit dollar limits, alters how the credit phases out by income, adds inflation adjustments to the limits, and allows some taxpayers to receive refundable amounts. It also creates a special rule for married taxpayers who file separate returns and directs the Secretary to issue regulations to implement the changes.

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Introduced April 10, 2025 by Tina Smith · Last progress April 10, 2025

Illinoisrepresentative·Danny K. Davis

Taxation

Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit Enhancement Act of 2025

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26 cosponsors·Updated 3/8/2026·Last progress April 24, 2025

Californiarepresentative·Michael Thompson

Taxation

American Affordability Act of 2025

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45 cosponsors·Updated 3/8/2026·Last progress December 18, 2025