ELCA Lenten Action Alert: Child Tax Credit
Contact Congress to renew an expanded Child Tax Credit and other essential tax reforms.
As people of faith, we advocate for tax policies that reflect our values of compassion, justice, family and care for the least of these. Congress is currently considering budget legislation that will shape our tax system. We encourage lawmakers to:
Make the Child Tax Credit (CTC) fully refundable so low-income families can access the full credit.
Increase the CTC amount to account for inflation and make the credit permanent.
Ensure tax reforms do not come at the expense of other vital safety net programs like SNAP or Medicaid.
Maintain or strengthen the charitable tax deduction that allows churches and nonprofits to continue serving their communities.
Thank you for your advocacy!
Join ELCA ADVOCACY in calling on Congress to prioritize families and children by supporting a more robust and inclusive Child Tax Credit.