(a) In general
Part VII of subchapter B of chapter 1 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by inserting after section 213 the following new section:
(a) In general
In the case of an individual, there shall be allowed as a deduction the qualified newborn expenses paid by the taxpayer for a qualifying child of the taxpayer during the taxable year which includes the date of such child’s birth.
(1) Maximum deduction
The qualified newborn expenses taken into account under subsection (a) with respect to any qualifying child shall not exceed $5,000.
(2) Limitation based on modified adjusted gross income
No deduction shall be allowed under subsection to any taxpayer for any taxable year if such taxpayer’s modified adjusted gross income for such taxable year exceeds $100,000 ($200,000, in the case of a joint return).
(3) Modified adjusted gross income
For purposes of this subsection, the term modified adjusted gross income means adjusted gross income determined without regard to this section and increased by any amount excluded from gross income under section 911, 931, or 933.
(c) Qualified newborn expenses
For purposes of this section, the term qualified newborn expenses means amount paid for infant formula, baby bottles, diapers, infant car seat, baby stroller, and a crib. Not more than one infant car seat, one baby stroller, and one crib shall be taken into account under this section with respect to any qualifying child.
(e) Election To determine deduction for taxable year following birth year
If the taxpayer elects (at such time and in such manner as the Secretary may provide) the application of this subsection with respect to any qualifying child, subsection (a) shall be applied with respect to such qualifying child by substituting the taxable year immediately following the taxable year for the taxable year.
(f) Qualifying child
For purposes of this section, the term qualifying child has the meaning given such term by section 152.
(g) Termination
No credit shall be allowed under this section for any taxable year beginning after December 31, 2029.
(b) Deduction allowed whether or not taxpayer itemizes
Section 62(a) of such Code is amended by inserting after paragraph (7) the following new paragraph:
(8) Certain newborn expenses
The deduction allowed by section 214.
(d) Clerical amendment
Part VII of subchapter B of chapter 1 of such Code is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 213 the following new item:
(e) Effective date
The amendments made by this section shall apply to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2024.