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HB 220

Provide for a child tax credit

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mary Caferro

Montana HB 220 would create a child tax credit to reduce taxes or provide payments to families with dependent children, but the bill failed to pass in the 2025 session.

(S) Died in Standing Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 220

Legislative bill overview

HB 220 would establish a child tax credit in Montana, likely providing a tax reduction or direct payment to families with dependent children. The bill was introduced by Representative Mary Caferro and progressed through the Senate's taxation and finance committees before dying in the Finance and Claims Committee during the 2025 legislative session.

Why is this important

Child tax credits directly affect household finances for Montana families with children and represent a policy choice about how the state allocates tax revenue. The outcome influences whether families receive tax relief and impacts state budgets, economic stimulus, and child poverty rates.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal cost: The state must determine whether it can afford the credit or whether it requires offsetting budget cuts elsewhere
  • Eligibility criteria: Questions over income thresholds, age limits, and which families qualify could create disputes about fairness and effectiveness
  • Credit structure: Disagreement over whether it should be a tax deduction, tax credit, or direct payment affects who benefits most and administrative complexity

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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