2017 has been a historic year for state EITCs, with multiple states either enacting new tax credits or expanding existing ones. State EITCS build on the work of the federal EITC, by offering additional support to low- and moderate-income families. Most of them are a percentage of the federal credit, making them easy and...

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Even if you are lactose-intolerant, there is a cool treat out there for you. Is it possible for your ice cream preferences to reveal characteristics of a tax credit? Take this quiz and find out!

Over 20 percent of LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer) people earn less than $12,000 a year, and 29 percent of LGBTQ adults report food insecurity. Poverty rates are magnified with the intersection of orientation, race, being trans*, and gender identity: queer female couples are more than twice as likely to live in...

Many low-income families and individuals, including those who claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), lack access to bank accounts and are forced to pay for basic financial services. According to the 2015 FDIC survey, 9 million families do not have a bank account (unbanked), and an additional 24 million households have bank accounts,...

The summer months are the perfect time to expand outreach efforts. Trying to reach new clients and community partners can feel overwhelming, but outreach does not have to be an anxious afterthought. Here are a few easy ways to get a head start on your outreach plans this summer.

If you do not have a bank account, you may spend 10 percent of your income on services to get your money. Check cashing, payday loans, and pawn shops are costly and often have unfair terms. Having a bank account can help you to save – whether for emergencies or a house – while...