Poverty Reduction – Davidson News

Minnesota Governor Urges Residents to Claim Child Tax Credit

February 9, 2024 by anuja01

Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota, along with Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, made a visit to a free tax preparation site in the Twin Cities metro area, urging eligible residents to take advantage of the new Child Tax Credit during this tax filing season. The Child Tax Credit, offering up to $1750 per child, is poised … Read more

New Child Tax Credits Aim to Lift Half a Million Kids Out of Poverty in Washington

January 30, 2024 by anuja01

In a rare display of bipartisan cooperation, Congress is on the brink of passing a significant bill that could potentially lift half a million children out of poverty in Washington. The proposed legislation involves an expanded tax credit for parents of children aged 16 and younger, mirroring a plan that briefly passed during President Biden’s … Read more