Federal Tax Policy

We're working for responsible tax policies to ensure that we have the revenues needed to invest in our common future. We're working to reverse the provisions of the 2001-2003 tax cuts that benefit the wealthiest Americans, restore a fair estate tax, close tax loopholes for the wealthy and corporations, and ensure that those with the means to pay their fair share of taxes do so.

Highlights

Fact Sheet | What Extra Tax Breaks for the Richest Americans Cost Women and Families

April 26, 2013

This fact sheet explains what tax breaks for the richest American taxpayers cost women and families. 

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Fact Sheet | What Offshore Corporate Tax Loopholes Cost Women and Families

April 4, 2013

Many programs vital to women and their families are being cut.  Yet, at the same time, our nation is spending billions of dollars each year on unfair tax breaks for large corporations and very wealthy individuals.  

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Fact Sheet | A Roadmap to the 2013 Federal Budget Debates

April 11, 2013

Here is a look at key provisions of the fiscal cliff deal, the timeline for critical choices that remain before Congress, and the guiding principles that will protect women and their families and promote widely shared prosperity.

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More Resources

Fact Sheet | Women Suffer Two-Thirds of New York’s Losses if Congress Ends Improved Tax Credits for Working Families

November 29, 2012

Congress faces a series of critical budget choices in the coming months, and must soon decide which federal income tax provisions set to expire at the end of this year should be renewed and which should end. If Congress fails to renew the 2009 improvements to the Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit, New York families would lose nearly $750 million in tax credits.

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Infographics and Internet Memes | Women Can't Afford More Tax Cuts for the Rich

November 28, 2012

What could the average tax cut per millionaire in 2013 support? Check out our new infographic to see.

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Fact Sheet | Women Can't Afford More Tax Cuts for the Rich

November 27, 2012

Women have a part icular stake in ensuring that those with the greatest ability to pay contribute their fair share of taxes. This fact sheet demonstrates how ending the Bush-era tax cuts for the richest two percent could support services critical to women and families.

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Fact Sheet | Women Suffer Two-Thirds of Losses if Congress Ends Improved Tax Credits for Working Families

November 26, 2012

Congress faces a series of critical budget choices in the coming months, and must soon decide which federal income tax provisions set to expire at the end of this year should be renewed and which should end. This fact sheet explains how improvements in the Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit benefit low-income families and should not be allowed to expire.

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Resource Page | Share Your Story: Do you know someone who has benefited from tax credits?

November 02, 2012

The National Women’s Law Center is collecting stories about how federal and state tax credits made a difference for families this year. We know you see the difference tax credits make, and we want to hear from you!

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