The Impact of State Income Taxes on Low-Income Families in 2009

This report is from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, and provides key information on how state income taxes influenced low-income families. In some states, state taxes further push low-income working families into poverty; however, in other states, low-income working families can receive significant tax refunds through programs like the Earned Income Tax Credit. Specifically, 21 states have been able to reduce poverty for low-income families with children through the tax code.