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Report Pandemic Policies Reduce Poverty in Massachusetts / Public News Service

A new report shows financial supports made available in the pandemic have led to a direct reduction in poverty in Massachusetts. From expanded unemployment benefits and Child Tax Credit payments to increases in food assistance, the report said targeted benefits have shown there is a way to cut childhood poverty in half. Nancy Wagman, research and Kids Count director for the Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center and the report s author, contended today s poverty and racial disparities are partly a result of past policies. . ....

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Tax Prep Help Available for Low to Moderate Income MA Families / Public News Service

With tax season underway, Massachusetts groups are raising awareness about the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA), an IRS-sponsored program to help people file their income taxes correctly and maximize their refunds. Community Action agencies and other groups have served more than 300,000 Massachusetts residents, helping them get more than $600 million in refunds. Alayna Van Tassel, executive director of the Office of Economic Empowerment for the Massachusetts State Treasurer s Office, said for many families, having free and comprehensive tax preparation services can go a long way. . ....

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