Economic Justice Content Topic Results

The IRS maintains this site as a comprehensive online resource for EITC information, including a "What's Hot" page to provide timely updates on the EITC program, including legal and administrative changes.

This webpage identifies a number of consumer issues faced by survivors of domestic violence, including: budgeting, prioritizing debt, credit reports, repairing damaged credit, utility rights, managing debt, assistance with payments, student loans, bankruptcy, and foreclosure.

Since March, the COVID-19 pandemic has illuminated the stark racial, gender, and socioeconomic health inequalities that have always existed in the U.S. This report makes seven policy recommendations for addressing the socio-economic effects of COVID-19 on survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

"Although the number of applications for VAWA status has increased, winning a VAWA self-petition is only the first step in achieving safety and independence. To gain lawful permanent residence, applicants must overcome additional legal barriers. The complicated phases of applying for immigration status coupled with the passage of VAWA 2000 have created new questions and the need for greater expertise."

This webpage provides information about what disability benefits apply as earned income for EITC, claiming a qualifying child with a disability, and more.

Raising children is expensive—recent reports show that the cost of raising a child is over $200,000 throughout the child’s lifetime. The Child Tax Credit (CTC) can give taxpayers back money at tax time to help with those costs. This page outlines key provisions of the CTC.

This fact sheet describes the Housing Choice Voucher Program, why and how it is effective and the different situations of individuals who access this program. Statistics are given which support the effectiveness of the voucher program.

This index details the number of microenterprises in the United States, and their geographical distribution. Also included is a comparison of traditionally owned versus 'underserved' microenterprises, and the impact of microenterprises on the U.S. economy.

This IRS website provides basic information on eligibility for the premium tax credit, reporting changes in circumstance to the marketplace, and claiming the credit on federal tax returns. The website also links to IRS publications, regulations, and notices related to the premium tax credit.

This webpage is an excellent pathfinder and primer on the federal government's poverty guidelines.

This brief paper discusses the importance of financial education programs, and specific considerations when working with domestic violence survivors.

This page provides basic information about the AOTC, including how to qualify, which expenses are allowable, and where to access application forms.