S.1987

Establishing a child care tax credit in the Commonwealth

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts S1987 proposes a child care tax credit for eligible taxpayers.

Massachusetts S1987 amends the General Laws to introduce a tax credit for child care expenses. This credit applies to taxpayers filing as single, married filing jointly, or head of household. To qualify, the child care provider must be licensed by the Commonwealth, and the child must be a dependent of the taxpayer. The maximum credit per tax year is set at three thousand dollars. Only one taxpayer in a joint filing can claim the credit.

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Calendar

Sep 16, 2025

10:30 AM

Joint Committee on Revenue Hearing

Sep 16, 2025

10:30 AM

Joint Committee on Revenue Hearing

History

Jul 23

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5596

Apr 1

Senate

Reporting date extended to Thursday June 25, 2026

Sep 16, 2025

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 09/16/2025 from 10:30 AM-12:30 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time