57% of Americans don’t have enough cash on hand to cover a $500 unforeseen expense. A Cost-of-Living Refund (also called a Working Families Tax Credit) puts more money back in the pockets of the working and middle class people who need it most:
Helps working people face the rising cost of living and housing, with a leg up out of poverty or a cushion of financial stability.
Fights rising inequality that threatens our democracy.
Makes taxes fairer, so the wealthiest pay their fair share.
Builds on a high minimum wage, so workers earn enough to live.
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"As someone who doesn't currently qualify for the EITC, this tax credit would be really helpful. Personally, I would use the extra $1,000 a year to start an emergency fund, and to help my kids pay for college. Approving this means many families will be able to access a better life, and invest in their businesses and their family."
-Dalila, Colorado
“The rich are getting richer while everyone else is stuck.”
- Alabama voter
"I am proud to be a student and first-generation child of a Guatemalan refugee. My educational aspirations serve as a lifeline for my family and will play an essential role in bringing them out of poverty. With this proposal, I can expect a tax credit that I'll put toward important graduate school costs that will not fall on my family, as I don’t want to be a burden on them – but rather a source of support – in difficult economic times."
-Robert, Colorado
“I’m doing ok today, but I’m one emergency away from financial ruin.”
- Arizona voter
“Anyone asking whether a $100 a month credit is enough to matter has never had to choose between groceries and rent.”
- Ohio voter