HB284

An Act To Amend Title 30 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Child Care And Dependent Care Expense Tax Credit.

Introduced·4/30/26

Delaware HB284 amends the child care and dependent care expense tax credit, allowing a 100% credit for certain low-income residents.

Delaware HB284 amends Title 30 of the Delaware Code to revise the child care and dependent care expense tax credit. It allows a credit of 100% of the federal credit for residents with a federal adjusted gross income below $60,000, or $120,000 for married couples filing jointly or separately. The credit is refundable if it exceeds the tax due. The changes apply to tax years beginning after December 31, 2025.

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Where it stands

Current
Appropriations Committee
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Committee decision

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History

May 21

House

Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House

May 20

House

Reported Out of Committee (Revenue & Finance) in House with 4 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits

Apr 30

House

Adopted in lieu of the original bill HB 284, and Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee in House