Build Back Better Calculator
Calculate your family's potential savings from childcare benefits, tax credits, and investment projections
Family Information
Median income: $51,734
Income threshold for benefits: $129,335
BBB caps childcare costs at 7% of income ($0)
Universal preschool is free for children 3-4 years old
Only children 5 years and below qualify for BBB benefits
BBB Key Benefits
Childcare Cost Cap
Maximum 7% of income for childcare
Universal Preschool
Free preschool for ages 3-4
Enhanced Child Tax Credit
$3,600 under 6, $3,000 for 6-17
Paid Family Leave
4 weeks at 90% of wages
Eligibility Requirements
Income up to 2.5x state median income
Children must be 5 years old or younger
Preschool benefits for ages 3-4
State-specific implementation may vary
Note: This calculator provides estimates based on the proposed BBB framework. Actual benefits may vary by state and implementation details.
Understanding the Build Back Better Bill
What is Build Back Better?
The Build Back Better Act represents the largest federal investment in childcare and early education in U.S. history, designed to make childcare more affordable and accessible for American families.
Key Provisions
- •Caps childcare costs at 7% of family income
- •Provides universal preschool for 3-4 year olds
- •Extends enhanced child tax credits
- •Establishes national paid family leave program
How This Calculator Works
- 1. Determines eligibility based on state median income (2.5x threshold)
- 2. Calculates childcare savings from 7% income cap
- 3. Estimates preschool savings for eligible children
- 4. Adds enhanced child tax credit benefits
- 5. Includes paid family leave value
- 6. Projects investment growth of total savings
Important Considerations
- ⚠️Benefits vary by state implementation
- ⚠️Final legislation may differ from estimates
- ⚠️Investment projections are estimates only