earned income tax credit

The ALICE report focusing on the state’s children is based on micro-level U.S. Census data from 2019. It found that while only 17% of Michigan children lived below the official federal poverty level, another 27% live in working but economically precarious homes.

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and a coalition of local organizations are working to help residents file taxes.

The governor called for repealing the state’s pension tax and increasing the earned income tax credit that helps low- and moderate-income workers. Meanwhile, republicans countered with a call for reducing income taxes for all individuals and corporations.

In her fourth State of the State speech, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer focused on policy goals with some bipartisan support. But how much comradery will Democrats and Republicans be able to find in an election year?

The current pandemic situation in Michigan amid mixed signals. Compensation for Detroiters who lost their homes to inflated property tax bills. Last night's State of the State address. Governor Whitmer looks to restore Earned Income Tax Credit.

Advocates for low-income families, policy think tanks, church organizations and other community-based agencies met in Lansing today to discuss Governor…

U.S. Representative Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit) says working Americans deserve a direct boost, and that’s why she plans to introduce a bill that would…

The city’s effort to get more eligible Detroit residents to file their earned income tax credit is paying off, city officials say.More than 18,000 more…

Tens of thousands of Detroit households who qualify for the federal Earned Income Tax Credit don’t claim it, leaving tens of millions of dollars on the…

In an apparent attempt to pander to voters, the Michigan Legislature is rushing to pass an election year income tax cut. This is a little baffling,…