Working Parents Tax Relief Act Calculator
Estimate the impact of Rep. McDonald Rivet's proposed EITC enhancement for parents of young children
Working Parents Tax Relief Act
The Working Parents Tax Relief Act of 2026, introduced by Rep. McDonald Rivet, enhances the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) for parents of young children (under age 4). The bill increases credit percentages and phaseout percentages, providing qualifying households with a higher benefit amount.
Credit boost (1 child)
If a qualifying child has not attained age 4, the credit percentage increases by 42.24 percentage points (from 34% to 76.24%).
Credit boost (2+ children)
For families with 2+ children, increase credit percentage by 30.07 percentage points for each of the youngest 3 qualifying children under age 4.
Phaseout adjustment
The phaseout percentage increases by 5 percentage points for each of the youngest 3 qualifying children under age 4 (maximum +15pp).
EITC by income (2026)
Comparison of baseline vs. reform EITC by employment income
EITC parameter changes for parents of young children (2026)
| Scenario | Baseline maximum | Reform maximum | Benefit increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| One young child | $4,427 | $9,927 | $5,500 |
| Two young children | $7,316 | $18,316 | $11,000 |
| Three young children | $8,231 | $24,731 | $16,500 |