The EITC excludes certain workers, undermining the effectiveness of the credit The EITC boosts the income of working families, but currently leaves out many low-wage workers and their families. [...] Research shows that the EITC improves the health and well-being of children and caregivers. [...] In 2021, the Health Equity Task Force, created by Chapter 93 of the Acts of 2020, submitted its final report to the Massachusetts Legislature, A Blueprint for Health Equity. [...] The report states, “Every one of these filers paid their share of state and federal income tax… The state EITC should be available to all families who pay taxes.” We thank the Legislature and Senate leadership for its recognition of the benefits of EITC demonstrated through its recent expansion. [...] Ensuring that the EITC supports all income-eligible workers is critical to advance the aim of this expansion: to support the financial stability of our families and low-income workers.
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