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The Vermont Senate voted Friday to repeal the brand-new Child Tax Credit (CTC) in order to redirect funds to early care and education. But there is no reason to pit…
…financial struggles. Some states, Vermont included, followed their lead by passing state-level child tax credits. What is the Vermont Child Tax Credit? Vermont’s Child Tax Credit (CTC) provides $1,000 annually…
…earnings—with children under 6 can now receive $1,000 from the refundable Vermont Child Tax Credit when they file their 2022 tax returns. But here’s the challenge: Many families with low…
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