One Step Forward, One Step Back for State EITCs

Despite all this, however, some legislators in Michigan want to delay the introduction of that state's EITC.  Last year, the state passed an EITC for the first time.  Now, proponents of delaying the EITC argue that, given the state's current business and fiscal problems, the government simply can't afford the tax break.  Of course, many of these senators are the same ones who have been advocating against any new business taxes in the state to replace revenue lost with the repeal of the Single Business Tax.  It's true that the state is not in good fiscal condition, but during economic downturns anti-poverty measures become more important, not less.  Michigan voters should urge their lawmakers to keep their promise to the working poor.  For more information on state EITCs, try this helpful website.  For more information on how EITCs work, read this ITEP policy brief.