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Reforming the Child Tax Credit: How Different Proposals Change Who Benefits
Federal and State Income Taxes and Their Role in the Social Safety Net

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Can poor families benefit from the child tax credit?

January 5, 2016 by tpcwebsite

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Can poor families benefit from the child tax credit?

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Yes. Low-income families can receive a refundable child tax credit equal to 15 percent of earnings above $2,500, up to a maximum credit of $1,400.

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