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Committee votes ITL on bill to change which parent may claim child tax benefits after debate
Summary
After testimony from custodial‑parent advocates and noncustodial‑parent supporters, the committee voted unanimously to recommend ITL on HB1210, a bill aiming to change how child tax credits are allocated in court decrees and encourage child support compliance.
Representative Barton introduced House Bill 1210 as a measure to align court decrees with modern federal tax practice and to encourage compliance with child support orders by restricting who may claim the child tax credit. He told the committee the bill "encourages compliance with child support orders and treats parents fairly while prioritizing the child's financial well‑being."
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