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.

Record Type: 
Report
Publication Date: 
October, 2006
Date: 
October 2006
Source: 
Partner Resources
National/International: 
National
Topics/Subtopics: 
  • Asset Building
    • Earned Income Tax Credit
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