45F Employer-Provided Child Care Tax Credit: 2026 Guide

Bipartisan Policy Center·May 11

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A tax credit is available for employer-provided child care, with guides and updates being published for 2026. The credit, known as 45F, may incentivize employers to offer child care benefits, although a congressional report has found that few families and businesses currently take advantage of childcare tax breaks. The tax credit is part of a broader set of tax provisions and workforce support incentives.

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