Biden's big anti-poverty battle just took a hit — and so might 'Bidenomics'
The child poverty rate more than doubled in 2022 as Covid-era aid programs expired, erasing major economic gains for the poorest Americans.
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The child poverty rate more than doubled in 2022 as Covid-era aid programs expired, erasing major economic gains for the poorest Americans.
Fourteen states now provide Child Tax Credits to reduce poverty, boost economic security, and invest in children. This year alone, lawmakers in three states created new Child Tax Credits while lawmakers in seven states expanded existing credits. To maximize impact, lawmakers should consider making their credits fully refundable, not including an earnings requirement, setting a maximum amount per child instead of per household, setting state-specific phase-out ranges that target low- and middle-income families, indexing to inflation, and offering the option of advanced payments.
Bringing back the enhanced Child Tax Credit was included in the president's budget this month.
Bringing back the enhanced Child Tax Credit was included in the president's budget this month.
Parents still have time to submit their taxes and make all of their qualifying benefit claims, including a $750 direct payment in Child Tax Credit, even though tax season is over.