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Committee sends modest expansion of child tax credit to floor, 5–3
Summary
The committee voted 5–3 to pass HB 316, extending the state's child tax credit eligibility from children age 1–4 to children under 6 (ages 0–5). Supporters said the change helps young families with childcare costs; opponents said targeted credits complicate tax policy and argued for broader cuts.
The Revenue and Taxation Committee voted 5–3 to send HB 316 to the House floor with a favorable recommendation. The bill extends Utah’s child tax credit age range so that the credit applies to children younger than 6, changing the program from covering ages 1–4 to covering ages 0–5.
Representative Strong introduced the measure and explained it is a nonrefundable tax credit worth up to $1,000 per child with an income…
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