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Trump administration plans to end Direct File, removing a vital option to save time and money when filing taxes
September 10, 2025 • Haleigh Sinclair
Federal Taxes
A strong, ongoing Direct File platform would have provided everyday folks with another option for filing their income taxes that… Continue reading Trump administration plans to end Direct File, removing a vital option to save time and money when filing taxes
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Federal reconciliation bill’s Child Tax Credit expansion excludes the families that need it most
August 6, 2025 • Haleigh Sinclair
Federal Issues, Federal Taxes, Tax Credits for Minnesotans and Families
The federal Child Tax Credit (CTC) is an income tax credit that provides families with more resources to afford the… Continue reading Federal reconciliation bill’s Child Tax Credit expansion excludes the families that need it most
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Federal funds to Minnesota are foundational to shared prosperity
June 18, 2025 • Carly Eckstrom
Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Minnesota Budget
The federal government is a significant source of funding for states, contributing about $1 for every $3 of state spending… Continue reading Federal funds to Minnesota are foundational to shared prosperity