Tell Congress to Preserve the Current Child Tax Credit

Tell Congress to Preserve the Current Child Tax Credit

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February 25, 2010
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Why this petition matters

Started by Kathryn Baer

The economic Recovery Act made changes in the Child Tax Credit that will put money into the pockets of very low-wage families. But these changes will expire at the end of the year unless Congress extends them.

Millions of low-income working families could lose refunds that help them meet basic needs. An estimated 600,000 children will fall into poverty. Meanwhile, children in households with incomes over $100,000 will still benefit from the full credit.

President Obama has proposed making the current Child Tax Credit permanent. But Congress may ignore this proposal when it extends other tax credits that benefit the middle class.

Tell your representatives in Congress that you want them to make the current version of the Child Tax Credit permanent.

Photo credit: Vince Alongi

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