An Act to Establish an Employer Tax Credit for Qualifying Child Care Costs

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This bill creates a new tax credit for employers in Maine who help pay for or provide child care for their employees' children. The credit can cover 50% of these costs, up to $8,000 per child, with a total maximum of $80,000 per year. This change will take effect for tax years starting on or after January 1, 2026, and replaces an older child care tax credit program.

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