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Committee hears bill to create refundable child tax credit for children under 6; fiscal cost estimated at about $53 million
Summary
Senate Bill 179 would establish a refundable state child tax credit for children younger than 6 beginning with tax year 2025. Supporters said the credit would reduce child poverty and stimulate local economies; the Department of Revenue estimated a fiscal impact of roughly $53 million.
Senate Bill 179, a proposal to create a refundable child tax credit for Kansas residents, was presented to the Senate Assessment and Taxation Committee in a hearing that outlined the credit's structure, fiscal impact estimate and supporting evidence from advocates.
Committee staff presenter Amelia told senators the bill would establish a refundable credit beginning with tax year 2025. The credit amount would vary based on Kansas adjusted gross income as shown in a chart in the bill text; Amelia also said the bill limits "qualifying child" to a child under age 6 at the end of the tax year. For tax years after 2025, both the…
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