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HB489

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AN ACT relating to an eligible child tax credit.

Create a new section in KRS Chapter 141 to establish a nonrefundable individual income tax credit for an eligible child; define "eligible child"; allow credit for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2027, but before January 1, 2031; establish that the credit amount is equal to $4,000 per eligible child, not to exceed $8,000 per return, per taxable year; amend KRS 141.0205 to order the credit; amend KRS 131.190 to allow the Department of Revenue to report on the credit.

Children and MinorsTaxationTaxation, Income--IndividualEducation, Elementary and SecondaryReports Mandated

Introduced: January 27, 2026

Last action: February 3, 2026

To Appropriations & Revenue (H)
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Legislative History

Jan 27, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Jan 27, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Feb 3, 2026 · House
To Appropriations & Revenue (H)

Primary Sponsor

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Steven Doan

Representative · House District 069

Primary sponsor
steven.doan@kylegislature.gov
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Co-sponsors (2)

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Josh Calloway

Representative · House District 010

Co-sponsor
Josh.Calloway@kylegislature.gov
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T.J. Roberts

Representative · House District 066

Co-sponsor
tj.roberts@kylegislature.gov