Recent Reports
Keep up to date with the latest reports and publications from federal agencies and our advocacy partners.
Strengthening Higher Education Access & Affordability - Policy Brief
Released May 2012. This policy brief outlines the various barriers financially that low-income and first-generation students face when trying to fund their higher education. It also highlights successful programs, including Financial Aid U, that have been able to increase access to the much-needed financial aid, grants, scholarships and other tuition support.
Policy Brief - Volunteer Income Tax Assistance: A Proven Path Toward Financial Security
Released October 2011. This policy brief covers the history and impact of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program from its inception. It highlights various VITA programs from around the country and offers a look inside how the VITA program has helped many low- and moderate-income taxpayers stay out of poverty and even move toward financial security.
IRS Fact Sheet on 2011 TIGTA Report
IRS clarifies several points in the TIGTA Audit of Volunteer Tax Preparation programs.
Shriver Center Releases 2010 Poverty Scorecard
The annual report highlights the voting records of Representative and Senators on measures relating to poverty alleviation.
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.
IRS Releases Inflationary Increases for EITC, LLC Limits
Annual adjustments for several key credits, exemptions and deductions have been released for the upcoming 2011 tax filing season. Full details are available on the IRS website (IRS.gov).
