Poll: 78% of Voters Support Extending Paid Leave Tax Credit
The Employer Credit for Paid Family and Medical Leave is set to expire for wages paid in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025, unless Congress enacts legislation to extend it.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A recent survey conducted by Cygnal, with support from American Policy Ventures, found that 78% of likely voters support extending a federal tax credit that helps businesses offer paid family and medical leave.
The 45S tax credit reimburses a portion of wages paid to employees who take leave for events like childbirth or caring for a seriously ill family member. The policy, which does not require creating a new entitlement program, is set to expire in 2025 unless Congress acts during ongoing tax negotiations.
Respondents overwhelmingly supported extending the credit. Just 12% opposed an extension, while 10% were unsure—underscoring broad, bipartisan backing for maintaining support for workers without increasing burdens on businesses.
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