Federal Income Tax Code Joins War on Poverty


credit: Flickr - Occupy* Posters

With the ratification of the earned income tax credit (EITC), the federal income tax code joined the "War on Poverty" in 1975.

Now, tax credits shape some of the largest and most successful anti-poverty programs in the US. The tax credits slash child poverty by a massive 6.7 percentage points.


Read the Entire Article


Federal Programs Related to - Poverty Studies

Programs that conduct research in the area of social science that involves the systematic study of the origins, causes, demographics and costs of poverty and the efficacy of proposed or implemented poverty alleviation measures.

    Federal Programs Related to - Public Finance, Taxation &Monetary Policy

    Programs that are primarily engaged in financial administration, taxation and monetary policy. Campaign Finance, Federal Reserve; Monetary Policy; Taxation




    Social Entrepreneurship
    Spotlight



    Social Enterprises Create ‘Buy Social’ Campaign


    Social Enterprises Create ‘Buy Social’ Campaign

    Research finds that a great number of social enterprises, businesses with social or environmental goals which reinvest their profits, are trading more with consumers all year round, not just during the holidays.




    Social Services Jobs in California

      Program Director Jobs
      Social Services Employment
      Foundation Related Jobs
      Social Services Jobs
      Fundraising & Development Jobs