Tell Congress to Preserve the Current Child Tax Credit

Kathryn Baer
Kathryn Baer
Washington, DC, United StatesCreated February 25, 2010

Tell Congress to Preserve the Current Child Tax Credit

Washington, DC, United States
Created February 25, 2010

The Issue

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.

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Kathryn BaerPetition StarterI'm an independent consultant policy research, analysis and communications. I've worked for nonprofit organizations, government agencies, a Member of Congress and a major global corporation. In addition to for-fee services, I provide voluntary support for organizations that advocate on behalf of homeless and other poor people in Washington, D.C., both directly and through my blog.
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The Issue

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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Kathryn BaerPetition StarterI'm an independent consultant policy research, analysis and communications. I've worked for nonprofit organizations, government agencies, a Member of Congress and a major global corporation. In addition to for-fee services, I provide voluntary support for organizations that advocate on behalf of homeless and other poor people in Washington, D.C., both directly and through my blog.
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Petition created on February 25, 2010