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Hi Friend,
We sent the below email to you right before the holidays when we were
hearing rumors that there might be a tax deal early in 2024 that includes
the Child Tax Credit (CTC). Now we have an update and are hearing more:
Democrat and Republican leaders are close to reaching a tax package deal
which would include a temporary expansion of the CTC. [ [link removed] ] This would be
major!
[1]***That's why I'm circling back around to make sure you have signed our
letter to Congress on the Child Tax Credit!***
We'll be sending the letter to Capitol Hill in the next few days and I
want to make sure your signature is included. We know the expanded
CTC--especially for the estimated 19 million children who currently
receive less than the full CTC because their parents’ incomes are too
low--is incredibly important to boosting our families and our economy.
You can find more details about what is going on below. [ [link removed] ]Don't forget to
sign our letter--and then forward this email to your friends and family so
they can sign on as well.
-Elyssa
[1] [ [link removed] ]"Here's one bipartisan deal Congress could strike in January."
Washington Post, January 4, 2023.
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To: Friend
From: Elyssa, MomsRising
Date: December 16, 2023
Subject Line: SIGN NOW! Tax breaks for families, not corporations!
Dear Friend,
I’ve been watching a lot of Scrooge movies lately–the Muppet version, Bill
Murray, and of course, the old British classic. As the old story goes,
this grumpy rich man finally sees the light of day and realizes working
families need support as well. We need to give that holiday wake up call
to some members of Congress this week!
[ [link removed] ]*Sign our letter now telling Congress “Don’t be a Scrooge!! Expand the
Child Tax Credit (CTC) first before considering any tax cuts for
corporations!” (If we already have your information, you will be
automatically signed on to our letter when you click here).
Here’s what’s going on: Leaders in Congress are scrambling to put together
a tax deal that they are hoping to pass early next year. Republicans in
Congress want to extend tax cuts for corporations that are set to expire.
We know that parents want tax policies that look very different! Luckily,
our champions on the Democrat side are standing up for working families
and saying “no tax cuts for corporations without first expanding the Child
Tax Credit!”[1]
Because of your relentless pressure–calling, signing letters, sharing your
stories, and more–we are starting to gain support even among Republicans
on inclusion of the Child Tax Credit (CTC) in any tax deal.[2] This is
important because we all know how powerful the CTC is in reducing child
poverty and giving families the support they need to afford child care,
rent, groceries, school supplies, and lots of other things our growing
children need. In fact, when President Biden and Congress expanded the CTC
two years ago, it was responsible for cutting child poverty in half. But
because its further expansion was blocked by Republicans in Congress, this
year the poverty rate for children more than doubled.[3] That’s awful! We
have the tools to combat child poverty, help moms return to work, and give
much needed assistance to families living paycheck-to-paycheck—we just
need Congress to take action!
Our elected leaders need to do more to make sure working parents,
families, and small businesses have the opportunities and tools they need
to build a better life. The CTC does just that!
With Congress negotiating a new tax package, making sure the CTC reaches
children most in need should be the priority in any tax package. Currently
an estimated 19 million children receive less than the full CTC because
their parents’ incomes are too low.[4] These are the families that need
the CTC the most! These children should be the focus of any CTC expansion
in the coming year. Proposals to expand the credit that would do little or
nothing to reduce child poverty or expand the credit meaningfully for
these 19 million children should be rejected.
[ [link removed] ]***SIGN OUR LETTER calling on Congress to expand the Child Tax Credit
now! (If we already have your information, you will be automatically
signed on to our letter when you click here).
The letter we are sending to members of Congress states the following:
Dear Member of Congress,
Data shows the temporary expansion of the Child Tax Credit (CTC) allowed
people to pay for childcare so they can work and take care of their
families.
It’s clear that families need Congress to double down on building an
economy that respects working people – with quality jobs and an expanded
Child Tax Credit – so people can work, take care of our families, and
contribute to our communities.
Right now it’s on Congress to do more to make sure working families have
the tools they need to build a good life and our economy to succeed and
that means expanding the Child Tax Credit.
Expanding the CTC must be the first priority in any tax package you
consider in the coming months. There are currently 19 million children
excluded from the full credit because of the structure of the CTC. In
deliberating a potential year-end or early 2024 tax package, Congress has
an opportunity to improve the CTC for the lowest income families currently
left out of the full benefit. Ensuring that the full CTC reaches the
lowest-income children who need it most will not only help boost
struggling families, but also our economy.
We are counting on your support to ensure that the first priority of any
tax package is an expansion of the Child Tax Credit so families and our
economy can thrive.
[ [link removed] ]We know a tax package could move very quickly at the beginning of next
year, so please make sure to sign our letter now to Congress calling on
lawmakers to expand the CTC for our families!
The reality is expanding the CTC makes sound economic sense. This money
allows parents to afford things like child care so they can work, take
care of their family, and do their part to keep our economy growing–which
is good for everyone, including businesses.
Make sure to [ [link removed] ]SIGN our letter and then post the action link on social
media – and also share this email with your friends and family – so others
can sign as well. None of us want to be a Scrooge this time of year!
Together we can make a difference and lift up all families!
-Elyssa, Donna, Kristin, Hanna, and the whole MomsRising.org &
MamásConPoder Team
P.S. [ [link removed] ]If you haven't yet, can you click here and support our work for
moms and families with an end-of-year gift? All gifts through Dec 31 are
matched dollar for dollar by a generous donor! Thank you so much.
References:
[1] [ [link removed] ]Axios. “Congress eyes last-minute child tax deal.” December 11,
2023.
[2] [ [link removed] ]Roll Call. “Some Republicans crack door open to child tax credit
compromise.” August 10, 2023.
[3] [ [link removed] ]CBPP. “Record Rise in Poverty Highlights Importance of the Child
Tax Credit.” September 12, 2023.
[4] [ [link removed] ]CBPP. “Any year-end tax legislation should expand Child Tax Credit
to cut child poverty.” November 7, 2023.
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