A Rising Number of State Earned Income Tax Credits are Helping Working Families Escape Poverty

Since the inception of the Federal EITC, a rising number of States have provided their own State EITCs for working families. States that enact EITCs can reduce child poverty, increase effective wages, and cut taxes for low-income working families. This article from the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities offers reasons why States should considered implementing State EITC programs.