Apr 10, 2019 | Blog Post | Darrel Thompson

A Plan to Expand Tax Credits, Lifting Several Million Out of Poverty

The Working Families Tax Relief Act strengthens the EITC and CTC, recognizing the importance of tax policy in promoting economic mobility. If enacted, the Act’s changes would raise the incomes of 46 million households.

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Building Blocks Out of Poverty

Jun 12, 2018 | Blog Post | Darrel Thompson

2017 Tax Cuts: Congress' Missed Opportunity

Refundable tax credits help millions of low-income people avoid poverty. Chief among them are the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and refundable Child Tax Credit, which benefited nearly 32 million people in 2015 and lifted nearly 10 million people out of poverty. Tax credits support and reward work, help families meet basic needs, improve children's outcomes, and strengthen community economies. CLASP advocates protecting and building on these supports, including expanding the EITC to workers who aren't parents.

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Elizabeth Lower-Basch

Director of Income and Work Supports

Refundable Tax Credits

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There Are Many Reasons to Love the EITC

Over 27 million people receive a refund for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), which they use to pay bills, cover expenses like child care, or make major purchases. The EITC is one of America’s most important anti-poverty programs, and helps to ensure millions of workers are not taxed into poverty.

Ten Reasons to Love the EITC