Tax Credits and Public Benefits: Complementary Approaches to Supporting Low-Income Families


 

Publication Date: April 2008

Publisher: Center for Law and Social Policy

Author(s): Elizabeth Lower-Basch

Research Area: Banking and finance; Social conditions

Type: Report

Coverage: United States

Abstract:

Tax credits and public benefits are complementary approaches to supporting low-income families; policy makers do not need to choose between them. By understanding the advantages and disadvantages of both mechanisms, advocates and policy makers can better choose the right tool for the job at hand, rather than adopting a one-size fits all approach.