This bill modifies the individual income tax credit for child dependents.
This bill:
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Utah's nonrefundable child tax credit provides $1,000 per child under age six, but the credit shrinks once a family's income passes certain limits. This bill would raise those income limits so more families can claim the full credit: the threshold would rise from $27,000 to $30,500 for married people filing separately, from $43,000 to $49,000 for single filers or heads of household, and from $54,000 to $61,000 for married couples filing jointly. Above these new limits, the credit would still be reduced by 10 cents for every dollar of income over the threshold. These changes would apply retroactively starting with the 2026 tax year.
Introduction
Jan 20
House Rules
House Committee
Feb 6
House Floor Vote
Feb 18
Senate Rules
Feb 18
Senate Committee
Feb 23
Senate 2nd Reading
Mar 3
Senate 3rd Reading
Mar 4
Governor Signed
Mar 24
IntroductionJan 20
House Rules
House CommitteeFeb 6
House Floor VoteFeb 18
Senate RulesFeb 18
Senate CommitteeFeb 23
Senate 2nd ReadingMar 3
Senate 3rd ReadingMar 4
Governor SignedMar 24
This bill modifies the individual income tax credit for child dependents.
This bill:
AI-generated summary, not yet reviewed by Better Utah staff. Please consult the bill text.
Utah's nonrefundable child tax credit provides $1,000 per child under age six, but the credit shrinks once a family's income passes certain limits. This bill would raise those income limits so more families can claim the full credit: the threshold would rise from $27,000 to $30,500 for married people filing separately, from $43,000 to $49,000 for single filers or heads of household, and from $54,000 to $61,000 for married couples filing jointly. Above these new limits, the credit would still be reduced by 10 cents for every dollar of income over the threshold. These changes would apply retroactively starting with the 2026 tax year.
Motion: Favorable Recommendation
Motion: Favorable Recommendation
Governor Signed
Lieutenant Governor's office for filing
House/ to Governor
Executive Branch - Governor
House/ received enrolled bill from Printing
Clerk of the House
House/ enrolled bill to Printing
Clerk of the House
Enrolled Bill Returned to House or Senate
Clerk of the House
Last updated Aug 29, 2026, 5:26 PM