Lawmakers Consider Tax Breaks to Alleviate Child Care Burden for Pennsylvania Families
Proposed Tax Breaks Aim to Alleviate Child Care Burden for Pennsylvania Families
Families in Pennsylvania facing challenges finding affordable child care might soon receive assistance through a proposed plan discussed by lawmakers. The idea is to offer tax breaks to companies that help their employees cover child care expenses. Many mothers are forced to stay at home because they can’t afford child care hindering their ability to work and support their families. Lawmaker Liz Hanbridge pointed out that in America lots of moms can’t work because child care is too expensive. This plan could potentially address this issue allowing more parents to return to work and contribute to their household income.
Proposed Tax Breaks Aim to Ease Child Care Burden for Working Parents. (PHOTO: ezTaxReturn)
Experts Stress Continued Action Needed to Address Challenges in Pennsylvania’s Child Care System
Laura Manion, who leads a business group, supported the plan highlighting its benefits for both workers and businesses. She explained that businesses could save money on taxes by assisting their employees with child care costs. However, experts also emphasized the broader challenges within the child care system including a shortage of spots for children in need and low wages for child care workers. While the proposed plan may provide some relief they stressed the importance of further action to ensure adequate and affordable child care options for all families in Pennsylvania.
