A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an above-the-line deduction for child care expenses, and for other purposes.
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 9, 2017)
This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow taxpayers who do not otherwise itemize their tax deductions a deduction from gross income (above-the-line deduction) for their employment-related expenses incurred in caring for a child under the age of 13 or a child who is physically or mentally incapable of self-care (qualifying child). The deduction is subject to annual limits of $7,000 for taxpayers with one qualifying child or $14,000 for taxpayers with two or more qualifying children. The bill allows an annual inflation adjustment to such amounts for taxable years beginning after 2017.
What just happenedMar 9, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMar 9, 2017
- Mar 9, 2017IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Finance Committee - Mar 9, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate