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Child Care Tax Strategies

Paying for child care can be a major burden for many families. But federal and state tax credits can help some working parents offset their child care expenses.

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Fatima Goss Graves in Senate Finance Hearing: “Billionaires Don’t Need More Tax Cuts, But Families Need Child Care”

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State Child Care and Early Education Updates 2023: Continuing Progress

Restoring the Child Tax Credit Expansion Will Help Women and Children

Precarious Progress: State Child Care Assistance Policies 2022

Our Last Chance to Expand the Child Tax Credit for Families Before the New Year

Refundable Tax Credit Expansions Will Help Build Long-Term Economic Prosperity for Women and Families

Fight for Women Sign-on Letter

Testimony, “Tackling the Tax Code: Evaluating Fairness, Efficiency & Potential to Spur Inclusive Economic Growth”

At the Crossroads: State Child Care Assistance Policies 2021

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