Final vote nears on Child Tax Credit

from Half In Ten

Dear Don:

This summer we joined our allies in calling on the Senate Finance Committee to help the families of 13 million poor children by expanding the reach of the Child Tax Credit. It worked, and now both the House and the Senate have adopted tax provisions that decrease the minimum income required get the credit to $8,500 a year. We expect final votes on tax packages this week, and we want to make absolutely sure that the child tax credit improvements make it to final passage. Contact Speaker Pelosi and thank her for her commitment to including an expanded Child Tax Credit in legislation this year. (Suggested comments below)

With continued attention we can make real change in the lives of millions of low-income families. We’re almost there!

Thanks for all you do,

The Half in Ten Team