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Rents are unaffordable nationwide. A Renter’s Tax Credit would help.

Rents are unaffordable nationwide. A Renter’s Tax Credit would help.

A monthly tax credit that capped housing costs at 30 percent of income could keep millions of Americans — including me — in our homes.

April 3, 2024 | Experts on Poverty | Housing | Lived Experience Perspectives

The importance of home

For generations, poor people have relied on each other to keep a roof over their heads. But in the world’s wealthiest country, we need more.

December 6, 2023 | Experts on Poverty | Housing | Lived Experience Perspectives

How the tax code can help people experiencing homelessness

How the tax code can help people experiencing homelessness

The U.S. tax code has the potential to help people experiencing homelessness – we just need to educate lawmakers on how. In doing so, we need to understand how we define homelessness in the first place.

June 22, 2023 | Economic Justice in the Tax Code | Housing

Celebrating Juneteenth reminds us of the ongoing fight for racial justice

Celebrating Juneteenth reminds us of the ongoing fight for racial justice

Celebrating Juneteenth is a testament to the progress our country has made over centuries towards racial justice. But it’s also a reminder of how much work needs to be done to truly achieve it. Our work on economic justice in the tax code serves as a good example of the work ahead to create a just and fair society.

June 20, 2023 | Economic Justice in the Tax Code | Housing

Rep. Jimmy Gomez launches Congressional Renters Caucus

Rep. Jimmy Gomez launches Congressional Renters Caucus

Rep. Jimmy Gomez launched the Congressional Renters Caucus to put the plight of rent-burdened households in Congress’ radar.

June 14, 2023 | Economic Justice in the Tax Code | Housing

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August 2021: Recess actions to keep Congress focused on housing and the EITC/CTC

July 2021 U.S. Poverty Monthly Policy Forum: How the CTC and Housing Vouchers Impact Poverty

Join Megan Curran and Sophie Collyer from Columbia University’s Center on Poverty and Social Policy as they share new data on the dramatic impact expanding the Child Tax Credit and Housing Choice Vouchers has on reducing poverty and improving child well-being. Listen to the recording and view the slides (PDF version/PPT version) from the webinar.

July 22, 2021 | Economic Justice in the Tax Code | Housing

July 2021: Congress must prioritize housing, child poverty, and global health

Guest Speaker: Ann Oliva, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities; Robert Weissman, Public Citizen

July 2021 National Webinar Slides (PDF version) (PPT version)

For a write-up on the global section of the webinar, please see the blog: The U.S. must ramp up global vaccine production: A conversation with Rob Weissman.

July 9, 2021 | Housing

July 2021: Generate more media on rental assistance and cutting child poverty

May 2021 U.S. Poverty Monthly Policy Forum: Making the Case for Housing and the EITC/CTC

Join RESULTS staff Meredith Dodson and Michael Santos as they overview our current requests on long-term rental assistance, the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), and the Child Tax Credit (CTC). Learn about the tremendous opportunity we have this year to dramatically reduce housing insecurity and child poverty. Review the webinar recording and slides (PDF version/PPT version).

May 21, 2021 | Economic Justice in the Tax Code | Housing

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