HB 274 Survey

  • DEFB Survey - Assessing the Impact of the Child & Dependent Care Expense Tax Credit Expansion (HB 274)

  • Thank you for taking a few minutes to participate in this anonymous survey. The Delaware Farm Bureau is gathering feedback from members to understand how the proposed expansion of the Child and Dependent Care Expense Tax Credit (HB 274) may affect farm families, farm employees, and the broader agricultural community.

    This survey is designed to learn:

    • Whether childcare or dependent‑care needs affect your household or farm work
    • How care‑related costs impact your ability to work or manage your operation
    • Whether increasing Delaware’s tax credit, from 50% to 100% of the federal credit, would provide meaningful relief
    • How these issues may influence the future of agriculture and rural life in our state

    Your responses are completely anonymous and will be used only to help the Farm Bureau understand member needs and advocate effectively on your behalf. The survey takes less than 10 minutes to complete.

    Your input is valuable and greatly appreciated.

    To learn more about HB 274, click here. 

  • Are you a Delaware Farm Bureau Member?*
  • What membership classification are you?*
  • What county do you reside in? *
  • What best describes your role in agriculture?*
  • How many people live in your household?*
  • Do you have dependents who require care? (Select all that apply)*
  • Do you currently pay for child or dependent care so you (or a spouse/partner) can work?*
  • What types of care do you use? (Select all that apply)*
  • How much do you spend per month on child or dependent care?*
  • Before this survey, were you aware of the Child and Dependent Care Expense Tax Credit?*
  • Have you ever claimed the federal or Delaware versions of the credit?*
  • If Delaware doubles the credit to match the federal amount, how helpful would that be for your household?*
  • Would the increased credit make it easier for you (or a spouse/partner) to remain in the workforce?*
  • Would this expanded tax credit reduce financial stress in your household?*
  • Would this credit make seasonal or long‑hours farm work easier to manage?*
  • Do you believe childcare or dependent‑care costs are a barrier for younger families staying in agriculture?*
  • Do you think this credit would help attract or retain workers on your farm or in your community?*
  • Have childcare or dependent‑care challenges ever caused you or a family member to reduce work hours, leave the farm, or decline farm‑related work?*

  • Open-Ended Feedback (Optional)

    The questions below are completely optional and are not required. 

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