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Care Worker Tax Credit
Coverage of Care Worker Tax Credit in the Nexus archive.
- More than 19,000 Colorado childcare workers benefit from new state tax credit in first year
More than 19,000 Colorado childcare workers received a $1,200 tax credit in 2025 under a new state law aimed at improving financial stability for caregivers. The Care Worker Tax Credit, available to low-income filers, includes workers in state-licensed facilities and informal caregivers, providing $23 million in relief. A separate expiring tax credit for early childhood educators also exists.