Agudath Israel of America commends Governor Kathy Hochul for her announcement, ahead of the State of the State address on January 14th, that she intends to significantly enhance the Empire State Child Tax Credit.
It is becoming increasingly difficult to make ends meet in New York and around the country for many families today. This is especially true for larger and younger families. The prices of groceries and many essentials seem to only be inexorably rising. For our constituents, these costs are often on top of hefty tuition and other expenses.
This is why the Child Tax Credit has long been a priority for Agudath Israel and why Agudath Israel continues to seek ways to prioritize and expand upon it. Agudath Israel thanks Senator Jeremy Cooney and Assemblymember Andrew Hevesi for championing this cause in the past and undoubtedly doing so in the future.
Govenor Hochul’s proposal would provide an annual tax credit for low- and middle-income families of up to $1,000 per child under age four and up to $500 per child ages four to sixteen.
Agudath Israel will be advocating for this, as well as many other items, as legislative seasons kick off in New York and around the country.