Inequality & Tax Policy - RESULTS

RESULTS advocates for tax policies that are grounded in equity and help people move out of poverty. This includes tools like the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), a refundable federal income tax credit for low-income working individuals and families.

Inequality & Tax Policy Resources

Analysis & Commentary

Understanding the Racial Wealth Gap Is Critical During Tax Reform Policy

As a new Hunger Fellow at RESULTS, I have been attending events and conducting research to better understand the current implications of the racial wealth gap, especially since Republicans in Congress plan on introducing tax reform legislation soon. During these panels, I learned powerful statistics about the racial wealth gap and about the social factors that impact the wealth divide.

Apr 18th 2017 | Inequality & Tax Policy

Analysis & Commentary

Trump’s Proposed Child Care Plan Leaves Out Those in Poverty

The president released a Child Care Plan in September describing how he would supplement costs of child care. Unfortunately, this plan would benefit the wealthy and leave many low-income families without the funding to access necessary child care.

Mar 28th 2017 | Inequality & Tax Policy | U.S. Health & Nutrition

Let’s Stand Up and Fight for What We Believe In

Grassroots Spotlight

Let’s Stand Up and Fight for What We Believe In

According to the narrative the world tells about people like me, I should never have graduated from college with a 4.0 GPA. I should never have been chosen as commencement speaker. I probably should never have made it to college at all.

Dec 15th 2016 | Inequality & Tax Policy | U.S. Health & Nutrition

How a Tax Credit Changed My Life

Grassroots Spotlight

How a Tax Credit Changed My Life

A few years ago, I was a full-time college student working two jobs to make ends meet. My son was still a toddler. I thought I could juggle it all, but I fell behind on tuition payments and owed the university money I couldn’t pay back. I had no option but to drop out. It was devastating, and given the circumstances, I wasn’t sure if or when I’d be able to re-enroll.

Sep 29th 2016 | Inequality & Tax Policy

Analysis & Commentary

New Census Data Shows Poverty Down, and Powerful Impact of Anti-Poverty Policies like EITC

This morning, the Census Bureau released its latest income and poverty data, showing that the poverty rate declined from 14.8 percent in 2014 to 13.5 percent in 2015. That means that 3.5 million fewer Americans lived in poverty in 2015. The poverty rate for children also dropped from 21.1 percent to 19.7 percent. This is encouraging news indeed. But, we cannot celebrate when 1 in 10 US households had incomes below $13,300 last year. When one in seven Americans still live below the federal poverty line (just over $24,000 for a family of four). When almost one in five American children are living in poverty.

Instead, we must act!

Sep 13th 2016 | Inequality & Tax Policy | U.S. Health & Nutrition

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Prioritize tax policies that focus on working families.

Jan 14th 2019 | Housing & Home Ownership | Inequality & Tax Policy

Laser Talks (U.S. Poverty)

Housing and Racial Wealth Inequality Laser Talk

Support policies that increase access to housing and reduce the racial wealth divide

Jan 11th 2019 | Housing & Home Ownership | Inequality & Tax Policy

Laser Talks (U.S. Poverty)

Low-Income Tax Credits Laser Talk

Prioritize tax policies that focus on working families

Jan 11th 2019 | Inequality & Tax Policy

Monthly Action Sheets (U.S. Poverty)

August 2018 U.S. Poverty Action

Shape the Election Debate with Candidate Questions about Poverty

Jul 31st 2018 | Inequality & Tax Policy | U.S. Health & Nutrition

Webinar (U.S. Poverty)

January 2018: Planning for a Powerful 2018

January 2018 Webinar Recording

January 2018 Webinar Summary

January 2018 Webinar Slides

Jan 01st 2018 | Inequality & Tax Policy | U.S. Health & Nutrition

Monthly Action Sheets (U.S. Poverty)

December 2017 U.S. Poverty Action

Write Letters to Congress to Stop Cuts to Anti-Poverty Programs to Pay for Tax Cuts

Dec 07th 2017 | Inequality & Tax Policy

Webinar (U.S. Poverty)

December 2017: Finishing the Job in 2017 and Gearing Up for 2018

Guest Speaker: Laura Peralta-Schulte of NETWORK

December 2017 Webinar Recording

December 2017 Webinar Summary

December 2017 Webinar Slides

Dec 01st 2017 | Inequality & Tax Policy | U.S. Health & Nutrition

Monthly Action Sheets (U.S. Poverty)

November 2017 U.S. Poverty Action

Write Letters to Congress to Stop Cuts to Anti-Poverty Programs from Tax Legislation

Nov 06th 2017 | Inequality & Tax Policy

Webinar (U.S. Poverty)

November 2017: Stopping Tax Cuts that Put Poverty Programs at Risk

Guest Speaker: Rafael Collazo, UnidosUS

November 2017 Webinar Recording

November 2017 Webinar Summary

November 2017 Webinar Slides

Nov 01st 2017 | Inequality & Tax Policy

Monthly Action Sheets (U.S. Poverty)

October 2017 U.S. Poverty Action

Write Letters to Protect Anti-Poverty Programs in Tax Legislation

Oct 03rd 2017 | Inequality & Tax Policy

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