Child care is one of the biggest expenses many families face. In most U.S. states, the cost of day care now exceeds public college tuition — and in 17 states, it’s even higher than the average rent.
The Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit helps offset the costs of care for children under 13 and other qualifying dependents while you work or look for work. For 2026, you can claim a percentage of up ...
The Republican Study Committee released a framework for a second budget bill, known as "Reconciliation 2.0," which includes expanded access to the child and dependent care tax credit, or CDCTC. The ...
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Starting Jan. 1, 2026, new federal legislation could significantly reshape how employers support working parents, resulting in more employers potentially offering child care ...