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MA H3174

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bill MacGregor

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Creates a Massachusetts state tax credit of $500 per dependent or qualifying individual for taxpayers who incur child or dependent care expenses
  • Sets the credit at 25% of the federal child and dependent care tax credit allowable for the same tax year
  • Married taxpayers must file jointly or qualify as head of household to claim the credit
  • Part-year residents receive a prorated credit based on the number of days residing in Massachusetts; full-year non-residents are ineligible
  • Credit is fully refundable—if the credit exceeds tax liability, the excess is paid to the taxpayer without interest

Legislative Description

Relative to a child and dependent care tax credit

Last Action

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

2/25/2026

Committee Referrals

Revenue2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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