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Increases Childcare Tax Benefits to $10,000
Recent Bills/Increases Childcare Tax Benefits to $10,000

Increases Childcare Tax Benefits to $10,000

IntroducedJanuary 15, 2025
Passed Senate10 months ago
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Why This Matters

This bill increases the tax benefits for families who pay for childcare, allowing them to claim more money on their taxes.

If you have children and use dependent care assistance, you can now claim up to $10,000 on your taxes starting in 2025.
Who this affects
families with children
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill raises the maximum tax benefit for dependent care assistance from $5,000 to $10,000 per year.
  2. 2It adjusts the benefit amount each year based on inflation to keep up with rising costs.
  3. 3The changes will take effect starting in 2025, helping families afford childcare expenses.
  4. 4The bill also removes outdated provisions from the tax code related to dependent care.
Read the detailed summary

Combating High Inflation Limiting Daycare Act of 2025 or the CHILD Act of 2025This bill increases the maximum annual amount that may be contributed to a dependent care assistance program (generally known as a dependent care flexible spending account [FSA]). Under the bill, the maximum annual amount that may be contributed to a dependent care FSA increases from $5,000 ($2,500 for married taxpayers who file separate federal tax returns) to $10,000 ($5,000 for married taxpayers who file separate federal tax returns) and is adjusted annually for inflation.

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Senate
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IntroducedJan 15, 2025
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SenateSep 18, 2025
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Passed/agreed to in Senate

The President

Donald Trump
President
Awaiting Signature
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