An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, establishing the Pennsylvania Child and Dependent Care Enhancement Tax Credit Program; and making a repeal.
This bill establishes a new Pennsylvania tax credit program designed to help residents who pay for child and dependent care. It allows eligible taxpayers to claim a state tax credit based on the amount they already claim for the same expenses on their federal tax returns. The credit rate changes over time, starting at 30% for tax years ending before 2023, increasing to 100% for years between 2023 and 2026, and returning to 100% for years after 2026. The maximum credit is calculated on up to $3,000 of expenses for one child or $6,000 for two or more children.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jul 16, 2026
Last action Jul 16, 2026
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Jul 16, 2026
Committee
Referred to Finance
lower
1 primary · 22 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Melissa Shusterman
DDemocratic
Co
AT
Ana Tiburcio
DDemocratic
Co
Andre Carroll
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Freeman
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Pielli
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Williams
DDemocratic
Co
Danielle Otten
DDemocratic
Co
Darisha Parker
DDemocratic
Co
Joe McAndrew
DDemocratic
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