Tax Benefits
Tax Benefits to Support Employee Child Care
On Site Child Care
Businesses can receive a federal tax credit equal to 25% of expenses for employee child care. The maximum credit allowed per year is capped at $150,000.
Contracting for Child Care
Businesses can contract with a child care program to provide child care for their employees or help make it more affordable. Similar to on-site child care, businesses can receive a tax credit of up to 25% of expenses, with an annual cap set at $150,000.
Help Families Find Child Care
Businesses can receive a 10% tax credit for contracting with Child Care Resource and Referral agencies, (in Maryland, contact your local Child Care Resource Center), to help families find child care that works within their budget.
Child Care Help
For free, personalized assistance, contact a LOCATE Child Care referral specialist by calling 877-261-0060 Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. A referral specialist will help parents identify child care options based on family specific needs.
Find your Child Care Resource Center.