HB 1049 (Benefield) extends the tax credit for donating money to promote childcare in Colorado for another 10 years. This will help charities such as Boys and Girls Clubs and Mile High United Way provide much-needed child care services to working families.

"Oftentimes, one parent has to stay at home -- sacrificing a paycheck -- to take care of the kids," Rep. Debbie Benefield said. "But we helped address that dilemma by passing HB 1049, making it a little easier for working moms and working families to get the childcare they need."

The law also allows for income tax credit to be claimed for donations of real estate and certain other property. The benefits also extend to homeless youth shelters, child placement centers and foster care homes