An Act providing tax credits to certain employers that provide affordable, on-site child-care for employees
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to offer tax credits to employers in Massachusetts who provide affordable childcare services directly on their premises for their employees. The goal is to encourage employers to offer on-site childcare, which can help employees manage work and family responsibilities. The bill is currently under consideration by the Joint Committee on Revenue.
Key provisions
- Provides tax credits to employers.
- Credits are for employers offering on-site childcare.
- Childcare must be affordable for employees.
- The bill is being reviewed by the Joint Committee on Revenue.
- The committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on September 16, 2025.
- The reporting date for the bill has been extended multiple times.
- Similar bills have been proposed in the past.
- The bill aims to support working families by increasing access to childcare.
Who is affected
- Employers
- Employees
- Families with young children
- Massachusetts businesses
Notable changes
- The bill introduces a new tax credit mechanism.
- It focuses specifically on on-site childcare arrangements.
- It builds upon previous proposals for similar tax credits.
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