An Act to reduce poverty by expanding the EITC and the child and family tax credit
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to reduce poverty in Massachusetts by increasing the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and the Child and Family Tax Credit. It seeks to provide greater financial support to low- and moderate-income working families. The legislation proposes expansions to these existing tax credits, potentially benefiting millions of Massachusetts residents. The bill is currently under consideration by the Joint Committee on Revenue.
Key provisions
- Expands the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
- Expands the Child and Family Tax Credit
- Provides increased tax credits for low- and moderate-income workers
- Aims to support working families and reduce poverty
- Increases financial assistance to eligible households
Who is affected
- Low-income workers
- Families with children
- Massachusetts residents
- Working families
- Taxpayers
Notable changes
- Increases the amount of the EITC and Child and Family Tax Credit
- Potentially expands eligibility for these tax credits
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Sponsors
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5 on record
Primary sponsor
James B. Eldridge
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
Joanne M. Comerford
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