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Undocumented immigrants contribute $222 million in Minnesota taxes
October 22, 2024 • Haleigh Sinclair
Federal Taxes, Immigration, Minnesota Taxes, Tax Credits for Minnesotans and Families
From Albert Lea to Zumbrota, our state thrives because all Minnesotans — regardless of immigration status — are contributing to… Continue reading Undocumented immigrants contribute $222 million in Minnesota taxes
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Study: How much do profitable US companies pay in federal corporate taxes?
May 23, 2024 • Kelven Kai Manuel
Federal Issues, Federal Taxes
In 2017, federal policymakers passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which included provisions that reduced the federal corporate… Continue reading Study: How much do profitable US companies pay in federal corporate taxes?
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Direct File could save Minnesotans time and money when filing income taxes
May 3, 2024 • Haleigh Sinclair
Federal Issues, Federal Taxes, Minnesota Taxes
Direct File would provide Minnesotans another option for filing their income taxes that would be easier and could save time… Continue reading Direct File could save Minnesotans time and money when filing income taxes
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Proposed federal Child Tax Credit expansion would boost the incomes of millions of families
January 25, 2024 • Haleigh Sinclair
Federal Taxes
Key decision-makers in the U.S. Congress have crafted a tax deal that includes a three-year expansion of the federal Child… Continue reading Proposed federal Child Tax Credit expansion would boost the incomes of millions of families
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Child poverty declines sharply thanks to federal Child Tax Credit expansion
January 25, 2023 • Jessie Luévano
Federal Issues, Federal Taxes, Minnesota Taxes, Tax Credits for Minnesotans and Families
The improvements that policymakers made to the federal Child Tax Credit (CTC) was one of the contributing factors to a… Continue reading Child poverty declines sharply thanks to federal Child Tax Credit expansion
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Inflation Reduction Act advances economic relief, tax equity, and climate response
October 25, 2022 • Joo Ning Lim
Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Federal Taxes, Health Care
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) marks the latest federal effort to help families make ends meet while delivering transformative investments… Continue reading Inflation Reduction Act advances economic relief, tax equity, and climate response
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Federal tax reforms are an essential piece of building a better future
October 6, 2021 • Nan Madden
Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Federal Taxes, Income and Inclusive Economy, Income and Work
Federal policymakers are in the midst of an essential and high stakes debate about the future of our country. More… Continue reading Federal tax reforms are an essential piece of building a better future
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Dear Congress: It’s time to pass historic investments
September 21, 2021 • Laura Mortenson
Child Care, Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Federal Taxes, Income and Inclusive Economy, Income and Work
If Congress makes the right choices, recovery legislation could lead to historic reductions in economic and racial inequality in Minnesota and across the country.
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Child Tax Credit expansions expected to make historic reductions in child poverty; Improvements should be made permanent
August 25, 2021 • Abimael Chavez-Hernandez
Federal Issues, Federal Taxes, Income and Inclusive Economy, Tax Credits for Minnesotans and Families
What is the Child Tax Credit? Enacted into law in 1997, the federal Child Tax Credit (CTC) is an income… Continue reading Child Tax Credit expansions expected to make historic reductions in child poverty; Improvements should be made permanent
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A brief rundown on the expanded Child Tax Credit
July 20, 2021 • Meghan Marriott
Federal Taxes, Income and Inclusive Economy, Income and Work
Here we break down some basic information as to who is eligible for the Child Tax Credit, how much families will receive, and how families can receive their credits.
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US Senate COVID-19 relief package falls dramatically short of what nation needs
July 28, 2020 • Laura Mortenson
Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Federal Taxes, Health Care, Income and Work, Minnesota Budget
Millions of people across the country are suffering and having a hard time just getting by. In the face of… Continue reading US Senate COVID-19 relief package falls dramatically short of what nation needs
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The Federal CARES Act: What’s in the economic stimulus bill, who is left out
April 3, 2020 • Nan Madden
Child Care, Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Federal Taxes, Income and Work, Minnesota Budget
We’ve called for an inclusive approach to the public health crisis and the related economic impact. While the latest federal… Continue reading The Federal CARES Act: What’s in the economic stimulus bill, who is left out
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Federal stimulus plans should include everyone facing hardship
March 24, 2020 • Nan Madden
Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Federal Taxes, Income and Inclusive Economy, Income and Work
“At a time of crisis, it is much better to be generous and wide ranging than to be too targeted,”… Continue reading Federal stimulus plans should include everyone facing hardship
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The Pay-As-You-Go rule: A return to fiscal responsibility
September 1, 2008 • Minnesota Budget Project
Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Federal Taxes
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The Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) debate: What’s at stake
September 1, 2008 • Minnesota Budget Project
Federal Issues, Federal Taxes
In 1969, days before leaving his post, U.S. Treasury Secretary Joseph Barr stunned the public when he presented Congress with… Continue reading The Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) debate: What’s at stake
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Preserving fairness and federal revenues: A common-sense approach to the estate tax
September 1, 2008 • Minnesota Budget Project
Federal Issues, Federal Taxes
Why it Matters: The Estate Tax Keeps our Tax System Fair and Adequate and Encourages Charitable Giving The estate tax… Continue reading Preserving fairness and federal revenues: A common-sense approach to the estate tax
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Racial reform of the estate tax: A solution in search of a problem
May 1, 2008 • Minnesota Budget Project
Federal Issues, Federal Taxes
What is the Estate Tax? The estate tax can best be described as an inheritance tax on very wealthy estates… Continue reading Racial reform of the estate tax: A solution in search of a problem
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Repeal of the federal estate tax: Unaffordable and unfair
May 1, 2006 • Minnesota Budget Project
Federal Issues, Federal Taxes
As the Minnesota Budget Project works to promote a balanced approach to the federal budget, we have been keeping our… Continue reading Repeal of the federal estate tax: Unaffordable and unfair
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Low-income Minnesotans could lose big in federal budget
March 1, 2005 • Minnesota Budget Project
Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Federal Taxes, Health Care
Each year, Congress is required by law to develop a “budget resolution” which sets limitations on spending and on tax… Continue reading Low-income Minnesotans could lose big in federal budget
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How did Minnesota use its federal fiscal relief?
February 1, 2004 • Minnesota Budget Project
Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Federal Taxes, Minnesota Budget
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The 2003 Jobs and Growth Package: What does it all mean?
August 1, 2003 • Minnesota Budget Project
Federal Issues, Federal Taxes
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The Bush stimulus plan: Analysis and alternatives
March 1, 2003 • Minnesota Budget Project
Federal Budget, Federal Issues, Federal Taxes
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Bush tax cut proposal leaves out many working families
April 1, 2001 • Minnesota Budget Project
Federal Issues, Federal Taxes