Lapse of Expanded Child Tax Credit Led to Unprecedented Rise in Child Poverty

The new Census data should provide both concern and optimism for lawmakers. The steep rise in child poverty is an inexcusable tragedy. But it shows that child poverty is avoidable when Congress makes the decision to make tax policy for those who need the hand up rather than for the rich and powerful.

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Kamolika Das

Kamolika Das
Associate Director, Local Taxes

Creating Racially and Economically Equitable Tax Policy in the South
Equitable tax policy in the South is necessary for reimagining a vision of the South as it could and should be – a prosperous and equitable region that broadens economic power for the most vulnerable, marginalized, underserved and persevering communities in the nation.