Using the federal income tax system to promote social policy goals is a time-honored strategy for policymakers of both political parties.
The nation’s main anti-poverty program, the Earned Income Tax Credit, uses the tax system to supplement the earnings of low-income families. Employer-provided health insurance is tax-free for workers and tax-deductible for companies, a huge boost for workplace coverage.
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