Inequality & Tax Policy

Millions of Americans are facing eviction and homelessness in the middle of a pandemic. As Congress works to pass another COVID-19 response package, it is imperative that it includes emergency rental assistance and a national moratorium on evictions. Contact your Senate and House offices now and tell them to make sure the next COVID-19 bill protects renters. Generate local media to amplify your message. (Word version)

Paychecks aren’t keeping up with rents. That forces millions of people in the U.S. to choose between a place to live and their other basic needs. And for some, it means not having a place to live at all. A renters’ tax credit could help change this.

RESULTS US Poverty Laser Talk Worksheet (Winter 2020)

Congress will finalize a tax bill, if at all, before December 15. Make a final push for them to help workers and families by expanding the EITC and CTC.

RESULTS EITC CTC Congressional Requests (Fall 2019)

Congress wants to do a tax bill this fall. Use different advocacy tools to send the message that in any tax bill, workers and families must come first.