HF1563 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Individual income and corporate franchise taxes; subtraction for employer-provided dependent care assistance allowed, and tax credit for employer-provided child care expenses established.

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This bill proposes amendments to Minnesota tax law to provide financial incentives for employer-supported child care. The key provisions include:

  1. Income Subtraction for Employer-Provided Dependent Care Assistance:

    • Taxpayers can subtract employer-provided dependent care assistance from their taxable income.
    • The subtraction is limited to $10,000 for married couples filing jointly and $5,000 for all other filers.
    • The definition of "dependent care assistance" follows federal tax rules but only applies to amounts exceeding currently excluded income under federal law.
  2. Establishment of a Tax Credit for Employer-Provided Child Care Expenses:

    • The bill aims to provide a tax incentive for businesses that offer child care benefits to employees.

This legislation is intended to encourage employers to support child care costs, easing the financial burden on working families in Minnesota.

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DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 25, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toChildren and Families Finance and Policy
February 26, 2025HouseFloorActionAuthor added