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Bipartisan Boost for Child Tax Credit: House Passes Tax Relief Package

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Find out how the recent House approval of a $78 billion tax package expands the child tax credit and more! #TaxRelief #ChildTaxCredit #BipartisanBill

In a rare display of bipartisanship, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed a $78 billion tax relief package that includes significant expansions to the child tax credit. This move is set to benefit millions of low-income families across the country by providing much-needed financial support. Among the key provisions of the bill are the reinstatement of tax incentives for businesses and an extension of the child tax credit for three years.

The bill, championed by Milwaukee's Gwen Moore, has garnered support for its efforts to address the needs of low-income children. However, concerns have been raised about the exclusion of the poorest families from fully benefiting from the proposed tax cuts. Despite this, the overall impact of the package on low-income families is expected to be substantial.

Furthermore, the tax relief package includes provisions for new low-income housing tax credits, disaster tax relief, and tax benefits for Taiwan. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has expressed support for the bill, although the timing of a vote in the Senate remains uncertain. If passed, the changes outlined in the bill would be in effect through 2025.

On a positive note, the proposed expansion of the child tax credit is anticipated to provide much-needed financial assistance to over 16 million children in low-income families. This development marks a significant step towards alleviating financial burdens on vulnerable populations and demonstrates the potential for bipartisan collaboration in addressing pressing societal issues.

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Child tax credit expanded, business tax breaks get new life in bill ... (ncpolicywatch.com)

U.S. House voted to approve a $78 billion tax package that would expand the child tax credit and reinstate some tax incentives for businesses.

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A bipartisan child tax credit passed the House. Here's why ... (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)

Milwaukee's Gwen Moore has long championed fighting for low-income children but said the bipartisan tax cut package left the poorest families behind.

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House passes bipartisan tax bill that would expand child tax credit ... (weisradio.com)

It includes new low-income housing tax credits and disaster tax relief and tax benefits for Taiwan. If passed, the changes would be in effect through 2025 when ...

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House passes bipartisan tax bill to expand child tax credit (WUWM)

The bill includes $33 billion to expand the widely used child tax credit for three years — including the tax season currently underway, provided the bill ...

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House passes $79 billion bipartisan tax relief package including ... (fingerlakes1.com)

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has expressed support, but timing for a vote remains undecided. The proposed expansion of the child tax credit is seen as a ...

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US House approves $78bn tax package, boosting child tax credit ... (Samaa News)

The US House of Representatives passed a rare bipartisan tax bill worth $78 billion on Wednesday, despite ongoing gridlock on other issues like government ...

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House passes bill to enhance child tax credit, revive key tax breaks ... (WTOC)

for a House that has ...

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House passes bipartisan tax bill that expands child tax credit (Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News)

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CT families could see some relief as bill with child tax credit passes (Connecticut Public Radio)

Thousands of low-income families as well as companies in Connecticut could see tax breaks if both chambers of Congress approve a bipartisan bill providing ...

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With any luck, this will just be the first major bipartisan collaboration to help American families this year.

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House passes child tax credit expansion — which could benefit ... (CNBC)

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House approves expansion for the Child Tax Credit. Here's who ... (CBS News)

The Child Tax Credit is one step closer to getting a major expansion, potentially putting more money in parents' pockets.

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Calculate how much you would get from the expanded child tax credit (The Washington Post)

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The revamped tax credit would primarily help low-income families, especially those with multiple children. More than 95% of the new benefits for 2023 would go ...

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The legislation would bolster the Child Tax Credit, aiming to provide relief to lower-income families.

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The House has restored the child tax credit. Here's how it would work. (Route Fifty)

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