Policy Resources
Analyses and resources on tax and financial services policy and legislation.
NCTC Issues Comments on IRS Continuing Education Provider Rules
In response to a notice for written comments from the IRS, NCTC issued official comments on the approval process for continuing education providers and provider accrediting organizations in relation to the ongoing implementation of new paid preparer regulations.
Shriver Center Releases 2010 Poverty Scorecard
The annual report highlights the voting records of Representative and Senators on measures relating to poverty alleviation.
Tax Refunds Will Not Count Against Public Benefits
New legislation approved by Congress in December 2010 will spare low-income taxpayers from having much needed refunds count against other federal public benefits programs.
Fiscal Commission Report Released, Rejected
The release of "The Moment of Truth," the report of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform, sheds light on the future direction of the tax reform debate.
TIGTA Audit Reveals Positive Volunteer Program Results
The latest audit from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) reveals generally positive results for the VITA field but suggests improvements still need to be made.
Treasury Report Highlights AOTC Successes
In a report released on October 12, 2010, the Treasury Department revealed the initial successes of the American Opportunity Tax Credit's first year of availability for families and students seeking financial support for college attendance.
The Child Tax Credit after ARRA: How Would Expiration Affect Metropolitan Families?
The Child Tax Credit’s $3,000 earnings threshold put into place by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) is set to expire after tax year 2010. This factsheet uses our MetroTax model to estimate the number of working families that would see their Child Tax Credit (CTC) reduced or eliminated if policymakers allow the Child Tax Credit’s earnings threshold to revert to pre-ARRA levels.
Senate Passes Financial Reform
After lengthy debate in the Senate, financial reform passes with a 59-39 vote. Congressional leaders must now reconcile it with the House bill that was passed in December.
April State Policy Victories
Over the past month, advocates were hard at work in Maryland and Michigan passing legislation to protect consumers and increase access to the EITC. Here's a look at some recent victories.
