A New Hope for Families: Illinois Approves First-Ever Child Tax Credit June 6, 2024 Michael Chan-Lok On May 29, the Illinois General Assembly approved the state’s $53.1 billion spending plan for the 2025 fiscal... Read More
From Danger to Security: Enhancing Worker Safety Through Tax Credits April 29, 2024 Michael Chan-Lok The Landscape of Workplace Hazards Potentially hazardous conditions in many workplaces are often overlooked ... Read More
Debating Expansions to New York’s Child Tax Credits: Two Legislative Approaches April 17, 2024 Izzy Rassel The New York State Senate and New York State Assembly have proposed different ways to allocate $500 million of the... Read More
Advocating for Tax Fairness: Insights from ITEP’s Statement on the State of the Union March 29, 2024 Nandini Singh In the wake of President Biden’s State of the Union address, the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP... Read More
National Social Work Month: How the EITC Can Provide Additional Support to High-Need Community Members March 27, 2024 Izzy Rassel Social workers are critical in supporting underserved populations by proposing and implementing interventions to i... Read More
Tax Empowerment: 5 Essential Ways Advocates Can Support Filers this Tax Season March 22, 2024 Abby Ling and Nandini Singh With Tax Day upon us, millions of Americans nationwide are busy gathering their documents and doub... Read More
Bipartisan Bill to Expand Federal Child Tax Credit Awaits Senate Approval February 14, 2024 Izzy Rassel On January 31st, the House advanced a $78 billion bipartisan package to temporarily expand the federal Child Tax C... Read More
2023 in Review: Year-End Legislation and New Year Resolutions December 15, 2023 Abby Ling In 2023, notable advancements toward economic equity were ushered in. Despite the absence of expanded federal tax ... Read More
Serving Those Who Served: How Claiming the EITC Can Support Veterans’ Financial Wellness November 11, 2023 Lauren Bush The transition to civilian life for many veterans is a complex journey that often includes health, employment, soc... Read More
Maximizing the Power of the EITC and CTC October 26, 2023 Tiffany E. Browne When thinking about long-term financial goals, planning throughout the year is essential. Year-round financi... Read More