Learn the difference between tax credits and tax relief, how credits reduce taxes owed and how IRS programs help manage tax debt.

New York has significantly expanded its child tax credit, making more families eligible for cash refunds this tax season.

Louisiana has expanded a tax credit for businesses that help employees with child care costs. The Workforce Child Care Tax Credit doubles the value of certain credits for businesses investing in child ...

The Empire State Child Credit (ESCC) has been expanded for families in New York, Governor Kathy Hochul has announced. The changes, approved by the state legislature, target families with young ...

The changes, which come into force from April 6, 2026 for the 2026/27 tax year, mean higher payments for those on Universal ...

Across all industries, Louisiana businesses can invest in their employees’ child care, thanks to the expansion of a state program. The Workforce Child Care Tax Credit restructures the state’s existing ...

Missouri lawmakers are backing a three-part child care tax credit package aimed at keeping centers open and helping parents ...

The federal Earned Income Tax Credit is a refundable tax credit for low- to moderate-income workers. Families earning up to roughly $60,000 may qualify, depending on income and number of children.

Advocates for a new state tax cut for low- and middle-income households with children are intensifying their push in this spring’s General Assembly session, insisting federal cuts to human service ...

Your tax refund is coming, but could debt collectors grab it first? Here's what to know before the check arrives.

Filers who claim the Earned Income Tax Credit must wait until at least March 2 to get a refund.

Child care is one of the biggest expenses many families face. In most U.S. states, the cost of day care now exceeds public college tuition — and in 17 states, it’s even higher than the average rent.