Tax Policy Center

Helping Working Families Afford Child Care Act

Individual Taxes: TaxVox
The Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (CDCTC) does not work for low-income families. It fails on three counts – the credit is nonrefundable, covers only a portion of expenses, and comes long after expenses have been incurred. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Patty Murray (D-
July 28, 2014Elaine Maag