Family Tax Credits

We're working to protect and improve family tax credits that can boost the earnings of low-wage workers and help parents meet child care and other expenses. We also conduct an annual tax credits outreach campaign to help families get the credits they deserve.

Highlights

Fact Sheet | Tax Credits Q&A

March 4, 2013

Get detailed information about each of the federal tax credits including the Earned Income Tax Credit,  the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, and the Making Work Pay Credit.

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Fact Sheet | 2013 Supplement to Making Care Less Taxing: Improving State Child and Dependent Care Tax Provisions

March 8, 2013

This memorandum summarizes changes to state and federal child and dependent care tax provisions that took effect or were enacted in 2012.

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Fact Sheet | Frequently Asked Questions About Refundable Family Tax Credits

December 13, 2012

A number of refundable tax provisions that help working families, including the Child Tax Credit (CTC) and Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), were improved and expanded in 2001, 2003, and 2009. These credits, and their improvements, help millions of low- and moderate-income families work their way out of poverty, but the improvements are currently set to expire at the end of 2012.

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More Resources

Reports & Toolkits | How the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Addresses Women's Needs: Tax Benefits for Individuals and Families

February 13, 2009

Tax Benefits for Individuals and Families

In addition to direct spending for the programs described above and other investments, the Act provides billions in tax cuts for individuals, including expanded tax benefits for low- and moderate-income working families. For 2009 and 2010, the Act:

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Reports & Toolkits | A Platform for Progress: Building a Better Future for Women and Their Families: Building Economic Security

July 31, 2008

Ensuring Access to High-Quality, Affordable Child Care

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Fact Sheet | Memo Re: Developments in Federal and State Child Care Tax Provisions in 2007

February 27, 2008
This Reports & Toolkits examines tax-based approaches for financing child care at both the state and federal levels. Read more...

Reports & Toolkits | Developments in Federal and State Child Care Tax Credits in 2006

January 31, 2007

This Reports & Toolkits examines tax-based approaches for financing child care at both the state and federal levels.

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Reports & Toolkits | 2007 Supplement to Making Care Taxing

January 15, 2007
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