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Delayed Tax Refunds, The EITC, & How We’re Getting It Wrong

Kelly Phillips ErbFebruary 9, 2014July 24, 2020

Millions of taxpayers are filing tax returns early in search of a refund. Many are finding that refunds may be delayed and there’s no explanation. Is it an administrative delay? Are we running out of money? Or do we just have the policy all wrong?

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Bill Would Require Pregnant Welfare Recipients To Prove Rape To Keep Benefits

Kelly Phillips ErbOctober 24, 2012June 28, 2020

I’m a mom. I have three kids which happen to be one more than originally planned. But sometimes life throws you surprises. And mine turned

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Can The Poor Be Trusted With Your Tax Dollars?

Kelly Phillips ErbJuly 26, 2012June 16, 2020

The best-dressed girl in my school never wore the same outfit twice. “Jane” (not her real name) was one of those girls who always looked

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Taxpayers Pay Up While Lottery Winner Cleans Up

Kelly Phillips ErbMarch 8, 2012June 1, 2020

“It’s hard. I am struggling.” That’s how Amanda Clayton justified her use of taxpayer-funded benefits – after winning $1 million in the Michigan lottery. Until

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