We hosted a conversation with field partners about the expansion of the federal EITC to young adults and older workers, creative strategies related to communications and outreach, and preparing for tax time to maximize its impact. Speakers Matthew Eckel, Young Invincibles Jackie Lynn Coleman, AARP Foundation Rebecca Thompson, Tax Opportunity Network Dat Tran, AARP Foundation Click…
In this session, we began to connect the dots across our work to improve economic security and discuss strategies for building more impactful partnerships and outcomes as Florida funders who support policy advocacy and grassroots organizing. View the Meeting Recording Here Resources from the Meeting 1. What is the EITC? Video (1:25 min) 2. Ecosystem Worksheet…
In this webinar funders and field partners discussed the importance of the American Rescue Plan Act on the field, strategies related implementation and approaches to advocacy in order to maximize its impact. Panelists: David Newville, Code for America, Tim Flacke, Commonwealth, Ianna Kachoris, Senior Director, Policy & Advocacy, Chicago Community Trust & Deborah Schachter,…
Samantha Waxman and Deborah Swerdlow, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, shared more about the opportunities and challenges ahead at the federal and state levels. We also had an opportunity to discuss implications for philanthropy. Watch the Recording
Eye on the Long-Term: COVID-19, VITA, and the Future of Free Tax Preparation Tuesday, November 17 I 1pm – 2pm EST The COVID-19 crisis completely altered the VITA landscape and tax preparation in this extended 2020-tax season. The VITA community was forced to retool to meet the moment for its existing clients – primarily without…
What do Taxes have to do with Equity? Connecting Policy and Grassroots Strategies to Advance Race, Gender and Immigrant Equity through Tax Policy Tuesday, October 20, 2020 ** 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET a virtual funder convening In a time when our communities are grappling with the multiple challenges of the pandemic, economic insecurity,…
VITA Innovations and Adaptations in the Current Moment: A Conversation for Funders Thursday, May 14 I 1pm – 2pm EST The COVID-19 crisis continues to alter the VITA landscape and tax preparation in this extended tax season, and likely beyond. As the VITA community retools to meet this moment for its existing clients, reaching non-filers…
The EITC Funders Network held its annual policy webinar on March 3rd, 2020. 2019 was a big year for state tax credit wins, with state expansions that supplement the federal EITC’s well-documented two-generation benefits and help build a path to improving racial and gender equity. On the federal level, the passage of the VITA Permanence…
The Tax Code, Equity, and Access to Affordable Housing: A Conversation for Funders October 24th, 2019 The tax code is one of the most powerful tools the federal government has to provide families with economic security and wealth-building opportunities as well as to develop affordable housing and encourage community economic development. Yet we know…
Racial Equity, Economic Security, and Taxes: Fitting the Puzzle Pieces Together Tuesday, June 11th, 2019 Seattle, Washington How can philanthropy—funders focused on equity and those focused on economic mobility—work together to promote more inclusive and equitable tax policies that help build prosperity for all? The EITC Funders Network, Philanthropy Northwest, and Puget Sound Asset…