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AN ACT relating to the Kentucky child credit.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 141 to establish a refundable Kentucky child credit for taxpayers with qualifying children under the age of 6; authorize a maximum credit of $1,000 per qualifying child for individuals with income below $50,000 for single taxpayers and $100,000 for married taxpayers filing jointly; provide that individuals with incomes above the specified thresholds may be eligible for a reduced child credit; 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 MinorsReports MandatedState AgenciesTaxationTaxation, Income--Individual

Introduced: January 13, 2026

Last action: January 13, 2026

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Jan 13, 2026 · Senate
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Jan 13, 2026 · Senate
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Portrait of Casey Chambers Armstrong
Casey Chambers Armstrong

Senator · Senate District 19

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Cassie.Armstrong@kylegislature.gov
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