Support your workforce and strengthen your business
Reliable child care is a workforce issue. When employees do not have dependable care, businesses can feel the impact through absences, turnover, hiring challenges, and lost productivity.
Discover how federal and Georgia tax credits may help your business offset eligible child care expenses while investing in working families, encouraging employee retention, and strengthening workforce stability.
FAQ
Is my business eligible for child care tax credits?
Businesses of different sizes may qualify for child care tax credits when they meet applicable requirements. Eligibility depends on factors such as qualifying child care expenses, program arrangements, and the specific credits being claimed. The toolkit helps employers explore their options.
Does my business need to build or operate a child care center to qualify?
No. Employers may qualify by establishing eligible agreements with licensed child care providers, including providers their employees already use.
How much could my business save through child care tax credits?
Potential savings depend on your business, qualifying expenses, and applicable credits. The toolkit includes a calculator to help estimate potential tax benefits.
Can my business support employees who already have children enrolled in child care?
Yes. Employers can establish qualifying arrangements with licensed providers their employees already use, allowing families to maintain their existing child care relationships.
How does my business get started?
The toolkit walks employers through selecting applicable tax credits, estimating potential savings, establishing a child care benefit program, and managing ongoing responsibilities.
The employer tax credit toolkit was developed by Quality Care for Children with support from Cobb Community Foundation.
