H 5794: Tax credit for child care expenses
H 5794 status: In Committee — Referred to Committee on Ways and Means (updated Aug 11, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialThis bill helps South Carolina families cover the cost of childcare. It makes two main changes to the current tax credit: 1. **It removes limits:** It gets rid of rules that used to make the credit smaller. 2. **It makes the credit "refundable":** If your tax credit is worth more than the taxes you owe, the state will ...
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Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No identified impact on environmental regulation.
Risks
- No identified impact on environmental regulation.
Economy
Benefits
- Increases disposable income for working families.
- Potentially improves workforce participation for parents.
Risks
- Reduces state general fund tax revenue.
- Fiscal cost may require budget trade-offs.
Society
Benefits
- Increases affordability of necessary child care.
- Reduces financial barriers for working parents.
Risks
- Effectiveness depends on current credit thresholds.
- Benefits limited to those with qualifying expenses.
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Analysis status
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Potential for unforeseen impact on state budget sustainability.
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Where it stands
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CurrentReferred to Committee on Ways and Means
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