Federal Budget and Taxes

Mother’s Day Report Highlights Pennsylvania’s Working Moms

May 10, 2013

With Mother’s Day this Sunday, PBPC and Public Citizens for Children and Youth are highlighting new research showing that 670,000 working moms in Pennsylvania benefit from the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and the Child Tax Credit (CTC).

2013 Mother’s Day Report: The Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit

May 10, 2013

With Mother’s Day this Sunday, new research shows that 670,000 working moms in Pennsylvania rely on the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and the Child Tax Credit (CTC). The last thing Congress should do is weaken the improvements made to both tax credits in 2009.

Tax Day Resources: What Our Taxes Support and How to Make Them Fairer

April 12, 2013

As the deadline for filing state and federal tax returns approaches, we have put together the following resources to help you understand what your tax dollars support. We also highlight reports and educational materials on closing tax loopholes and improving overall tax fairness.

Two Critical Federal Tax Credits for Working Families Are in Jeopardy

April 11, 2013

This spring Congress will be acting on a long-term deficit reduction plan that could mean deep cuts to tax credits for working families — including the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit.

Benefits of Tax Credits for Working Families by Congressional District

April 4, 2013

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and the Child Tax Credit (CTC) help working families make ends meet by both rewarding work and recognizing the additional expenses of raising children. View fact sheets detailing the benefits of these tax credits by Pennsylvania Congressional District.

Sign Letter to Congress: Preserve Earned Income & Child Tax Credits in U.S. Budget

April 2, 2013

Add your name and organization to a letter to Pennsylvania's Congressional delegation, urging them to oppose deficit reduction plans that include altering or reducing the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit (CTC). The deadline to sign on is Noon on April 29, 2013.

‘Tax Freedom Day’ Overstates Taxes Most Americans Pay

April 2, 2013

The Tax Foundation released its annual “Tax Freedom Day” report today that once again presents a misleading picture of the taxes that most Americans pay. It takes a one-size-fits-all approach to taxpayers — one that fits Bill Gates and Warren Buffett a lot better than it fits most Americans.

Pennsylvania Could Lose Billions Under Ryan Budget

March 27, 2013

Critical federal funding for Pennsylvania's schools, health care, clean water, law enforcement, and other key services would be slashed under a budget plan approved last week by the U.S. House of Representatives authored by House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan.