Childcare Support: More Choices and Tax Changes
This act aims to give parents more flexibility in choosing childcare, including care by family members, and to improve financial accessibility. It changes how childcare is funded and eliminates the current tax credit for childcare expenses, which may affect household budgets.
Key points
Greater choice of caregivers: Parents will find it easier to use care provided by family members (grandparents, aunts, uncles) due to new funding rules.
Childcare certificates: Instead of grants to facilities, most funds will go directly to parents as certificates, usable with their chosen caregiver, including family members.
Tax credit changes: The current tax credit for childcare expenses will be repealed, which may alter tax filings for many families.
Support for married parents: New rules aim to prevent the loss of childcare assistance when a single parent marries, even if family income increases.
Protection for religious providers: The act ensures that religious childcare providers are not discriminated against and retain their independence.
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