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This week at CBPP, we focused on federal taxes, state budgets and taxes, health, and the economy.
- On federal taxes, Chuck Marr maintained that Congress should dramatically and permanently cut child poverty with an expanded Child Tax Credit. Marr also stressed that Congress should expand the Earned Income Tax Credit for adults without children, and he pointed out the urgent need for tax system reform and a rebuilding of the IRS. Bradley L. Hardy emphasized the Child Tax Credit's critical role in helping families maintain economic stability.
- On state budgets and taxes, Samantha Waxman explained that Massachusetts lawmakers should focus on building an equitable recovery instead of tax cuts that benefit the wealthy. Eric Figueroa and Iris Hinh noted that states can dismantle systemic barriers for immigrants by adopting inclusive policies that create paths to prosperity.
- On health, we updated our fact sheet summarizing federal government provisions that have expanded access to COVID-19 testing, vaccinations, and treatments.
- On the economy, George Fenton called on Congress to permanently strengthen economic and health security for front-line workers. We updated our backgrounder on how many weeks of unemployment compensation are currently available.
Chart of the Week — Child Poverty Higher for All Racial/Ethnic Groups, and Disparities Greater, Without Child Tax Credit Expansion
A variety of news outlets featured CBPP’s work and experts this past week. Here are some of the highlights:
The Expanded Child Tax Credit Could Have Protected Families Against Inflation
New Republic
April 13, 2022
Last-minute tips as the April 18 tax deadline looms
Washington Post
April 13, 2022
Who Doesn’t Text in 2022? Most State Medicaid Programs
Kaiser Health News
April 13, 2022
Mass. House leaders eye investments in 'better future,' unveiling nearly $50 billion budget
State House News Service
April 13, 2022
The 25 wealthiest people in America paid a lower tax rate than someone earning $45,000, a massive new report shows
Business Insider
April 13, 2022
Covid cut the red tape for welfare benefits. Let’s keep it that way.
Washington Post
April 12, 2022
Millions of kids are living in poverty. Tax credits can help get them out of it
San Francisco Chronicle
April 11, 2022
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