Child care isn’t a political punching bag, it’s the cornerstone of a parent’s ability to participate in life outside the home ...

Republicans want to change or reduce key social safety net programs that provide health care, food benefits and financial ...

While providers, their supporters and Democratic lawmakers are pressing for a substantial continuing direct state investment in Wisconsin’s child care sector, Republicans in the Legislature are ...

Taxpayers have to complete Form 2441 and file it with their federal income tax return to claim the child and dependent care tax credit. On Form 2441, the IRS asks for information about qualifying ...

House Bill 136 will introduce a $250 state tax credit for each child under the age of six, WABE reported last week. The Senate Study Committee on Access to Affordable Childcare recommended the bill.

Form 2441 is your ticket to claiming the Child and Dependent Care Credit. It’s how the IRS knows you paid for qualifying care and are entitled to a tax break. Here’s a quick breakdown of what ...

The proposal would increase the value of the child tax credit from $2,000 to $6,360 for newborns, $4,320 for children ages one through six, and $3,600 for children ages six through 17. The ...

In fact, nearly 60% of Alabamians live in childcare deserts, and the average cost of infant care tops $7,800 a year. For many working parents, especially single moms, that is nearly a third of ...

When you fill out your 1040 form, as most taxpayers will do, you'll also complete the Schedule 8812, ... Can I claim both the child tax credit and the dependent care credit?

People with a qualifying dependent child can take advantage of other tax credits as well, including the child and dependent care credit. To claim the credit, you must fill out Schedule 2441 on ...

People with a qualifying dependent child can take advantage of other tax credits as well, including the child and dependent care credit. To claim the credit, you must fill out Schedule 2441 on ...

When you fill out your 1040 form, as most taxpayers will do, you'll also complete the Schedule 8812, ... Can I claim both the child tax credit and the dependent care credit?