Tax Credits
Republicans want to give Americans an extra $4,500 for having kids
Republicans are ready to bring back the child tax credit, as long as it includes extending the benefit to unborn fetuses.
States Can Expand Educational Freedom Through Federal Tax Credit
As Congress begins its work, our representatives in Washington should bring accountability to the public education system.
Joe Biden outlines why he thinks 2023 will be a "great year"
One thing the president highlighted was that a monthly cap on the cost of insulin for diabetic patients on Medicare takes effect on January 1.
This Christmas, Lawmakers Can Help Struggling Families
The Child Tax Credit carves a pathway of possibility for all communities to grow and build their families.
Lindsey Graham suggests pulling Tesla tax credit after Elon Musk peace deal
The Republican senator proposed using the tax credit to help save money to send to Ukraine for defense measures.
New Climate Law Opens Door to Corporations Buying Tax Credits
"Transferability allows these guys [developers] to go do smaller deals with individual corporations," attorney Jorge Medina told Newsweek.
Stimulus Check Update: Child Tax Credit Bill Faces Uphill Battle
A proposal to expand the existing child tax credit was ultimately excluded from the Inflation Reduction Act that President Joe Biden signed into law this week.
Assembling the Mosaic of American Family Life
Record‐low birth rates, increasingly delayed or deferred weddings, and the rising cost of raising a child are leading policymakers and pundits to suggest new approaches to supporting family life in law.
Data Speak Volumes in Support of Monthly Child Tax Credit
Last year's pandemic relief package, the American Rescue Plan, may have held the key to a long-term strategy for ending child poverty in America.
Tax Day Guide: Experts On What You Must Know About Filing Your 2021 Taxes
Tax Day is coming soon. If you haven't sent your return to the IRS yet, read our taxation specialists' advice on deadlines, deductibles and more.
Virginia Considers Tax Credits for Parents Who Homeschool Kids
Lawmakers are set to consider HB 784, which would provide a "nonrefundable income tax credit" to those who homeschool or send their children to private schools.
Connecticut Using COVID Relief to Send Tax Refunds to Lower-Income Families
The governor's office said in an announcement that the extra tax refunds will give economic support to those "disproportionately burdened by COVID-19."
Thousands of Low-Income Families to Get $1,800 Child Tax Credits Next Month
Low-income families who signed up for the credits before the deadline will get six months of the payments on December 15, the Internal Revenue Service said.
AOC Mocks Manchin for Demanding That Progressives Trim Family Programs
"Ah yes, the Conservative Dem position," Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tweeted, referring to the West Virginia senator.
Congress Must Extend the Child Tax Credit
Cash refunds—arriving from the IRS—appeared in Luz Garcia's dwindling checking account this past summer.
How the Child Tax Credit Can Break Cycles of Addiction
Next week, 36 million American households will receive their third monthly payment of the recently expanded Child Tax Credit.
The Reconciliation Bill Should Invest in America's Kids
The reconciliation package should prioritize investments in kids, because doing so has huge shared benefits and among the highest rates of return for any social investment.
Child Tax Credit Payment Schedule for 2021 in Full
Advance Child Tax Credit payments issued by the IRS reached around 35 million families in the U.S. on Thursday.
Treasury Says 97% of Those Getting Child Tax Credit Have Job, Disputing GOP
The other 3% of people receiving the tax credit are grandparents or have health issues, disputing claims the credit will become an "anti-work welfare check".
Joe Biden's First-Time Homebuyer Credit: Where We're At
During his presidential campaign, Biden proposed a tax credit of up to $15,000 to help American families buy their first homes.
When Do Child Tax Payments Start? Dates, Deadlines for Opting Out
The IRS advises those who expect their total tax owed will be higher than their tax refund next year may want to opt out of advance Child Tax Credit payments.
Which Businesses Can Claim COVID Vaccine Tax Credit and How
Eligible employers can claim up to $17,110 for 14 weeks of paid leave "for each impacted employee" who takes time off to get vaccinated or for other COVID-19-related reasons.
Joe Biden's Stimulus: A Radical Experiment for America's Families
Under President Biden's proposal, families with youngsters under 6 years of age will enjoy up to $3,600 in child tax credit, raised from $2,000 yearly.
Will Trumpcare Survive a Mauling in the Senate?
Five GOP senators have already expressed profound reservations about Obamacare's replacement.
Robert Reich: Don't Fall for Trump's Corp. Tax Giveaway
Trump wants to cut the corporate tax rate from 35 to 15 percent. This is truly dumb.
House GOP Tinkering With Healthcare Bill to Ease Vote
Speaker Paul Ryan tries to address the membership's concerns with vows to provide more tax credits for the elderly and add a work requirement for Medicaid recipients.
Robert Reich: Trump's Public Works Scam Boosts the Rich
Taxpayers will pay twice, with subsidies for developers, then tolls.
Hillary Clinton Proposes Tax Credit, Social Security Expansion for Home Caregivers
A $6,000 tax credit would cover expenses for those who leave careers to care for elderly or sick relatives.
Inside Scott Walker's Plan to Replace Obamacare
The Wisconsin governor and Republican presidential hopeful is advocating age-based tax credits.