Subsidizing Child Care

For John, BLUF:  I am thinking yes, we should provide tax credits for child care.  For those working.  Nothing to see here; just move along.

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Here is an interesting question:

Should the government provide tax credits for child care?  Or is it "fairer" to just provide tax credits (e.g., per-child benefits) for all families, and let the parents make their own decisions?

Jane the Actuary takes a look at this question in under 600 words.

Of course it is about more than the taxes.

Hat tip to the Instapundit.

Regards  —  Cliff