Advocates Rally for $600 Annual Child Tax Credit to Combat Poverty
Majority of Connecticut Families Could Benefit from $600 Annual Child Tax Credit – Urgency Grows Amid Financial Struggles
According to NBC Connecticut, in Connecticut there’s a strong push for a permanent $600 annual child tax credit. The Nonprofit Child Tax Credit Coalition along with lawmakers and families met to discuss the $600 annual child tax credit. The families want a $600 annual child tax credit for each child to help fight child poverty and make taxes fairer. About 75 percent of families in Connecticut could benefit from the $600 annual child tax credit. The Connecticut United Way shared stats showing that many families struggle to make ends meet.
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$600 Annual Child Tax Credit Seen as Vital Support
For single parents like Jessica Chubbuch and Jessica Vargas the $600 annual child tax credit would be a big help. Chubbuch talked about how hard it is to afford groceries and fuel with low wages. Lawmakers said the $600 annual child tax credit could really help Asian, Black and Latino families. Americans like Vargas a single mom from New Britain are finding it tough to afford childcare and other expenses. Lawmakers are talking about it especially those on the finance committee. They’re focused on helping families who are having a hard time. With more support for the $600 annual child tax credit it could make a big difference for families in need.