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Congress is close to expanding the child tax credit again − with a smaller boost for families this time

Written by Natasha Pilkauskas, Associate Professor of Public Policy, University of Michigan

The costs of raising children can strain a household's budget.Phynart Studio/E+ via Getty Images

Influential lawmakers have struck a deal that could increase the extent to which low-income U.S. families can benefit from the child tax credit for three years. The Conversation asked Natasha Pilkauskas and Katherine Michelmore, public policy...

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Congress is close to expanding the child tax credit again − with a smaller boost for families this time

Aurecon bolsters South Australian leadership to support major infrastructure growth

Iran wants oil tariffs paid in Chinese yuan – is the power of the US petrodollar in decline?

Family and business trusts could soon have to pay more tax – with a few likely exceptions

After dumping Inland Rail, Australia has no plan to stop relying on diesel trucks for freight

Amazon Australia Launches Fresh Grocery Delivery with Harris Farm Markets in Canberra

Landlords pay almost $7 billion a year more in tax than home owners, pushing rents higher

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

NEW SOUTH WALES ABORIGINAL LAND COUNCIL LODGE COMPLAINT WITH THE AUSTRALIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION ON CROWN LANDS BILL

Mothers have little to show for extra days of work under new tax changes

Why Home Security Should Also Focus on Keeping Your Data Secure

A year after the PwC scandal, the furore is gone – as well as any real appetite for structural change

Pre-Budget Expectations

“Time is running out to get Payday ready,” Brighter Super urges

PayNuts Unveils Expanded Integrated Solutions and Refreshed Brand to Support Australian SMEs

BizCover Brings Australia’s First AI-Based Insurance Quotes to ChatGPT

VistaPrint Research Reveals Australian Small Businesses Face a Succession Cliff

Corporate volunteering grows up: how companies are shifting to meaningful, community-led impact

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