The Oregon Kids' Credit
Now is the time to tell your legislator Oregon's kids can't wait - they need the Oregon Kids' Credit now! Take action!
All Oregon children deserve to grow up economically secure, and enjoy a real opportunity to thrive. Oregon can help make this a reality by establishing the Oregon Kids’ Credit (HB 3235).
The Oregon Kids’ Credit would deliver cash to families struggling to afford rent, food, and other basic needs. As the successful federal Child Tax Credit demonstrates, giving families money through the tax code is an effective way to address economic insecurity.
What is the Oregon Kids' Credit?
- A refundable tax credit of $1,200 per eligible child per year to help Oregon families struggling with the rising costs of raising kids.
- All Oregon families who meet the income requirements and file taxes would be eligible.
- The credit would start phasing out at $40,000 in adjusted gross income and end entirely at $50,000 for joint or head-of-household filers. For single or married filing separately it would be $20,000 to $30,000. The credit and income thresholds would be indexed to inflation.
Child tax credits work
In 2021, Congress temporarily expanded the federal Child Tax Credit, ensuring families with children got the cash they needed to afford the rising costs of raising kids. That expansion resulted in child poverty being cut nearly in half in 2021. The federal expansion made it clear just how impactful cash is to help families meet their basic needs.
Oregon Kids' Credit would advance equity
Creating an Oregon Kids’ Credit would be an effective and efficient way to deliver resources to the families in greatest need. The Oregon Kids’ Credit would disproportionately benefit Black, Indigenous, and Latino children. Children in every Oregon county would benefit, disproportionately in rural communities.
Take action!
Share your story. Stories have the power to change hearts and minds, and are a powerful tool in advocating for good public policy. Tell us how you would use $1,200.
Take action! Now is the time to tell your legislator Oregon's kids can't wait - they need the Oregon Kids' Credit now!
Learn more
Read our report: The Oregon Kids’ Credit would be a lifeline for hundreds of thousands of Oregon children
Read our commentary: Lawmakers can do right by Oregon’s children
If you have questions about the Oregon Kids' Credit and this campaign, please contact Tyler Mac Innis, [email protected]
Who are we?
These are the organizations supporting the creation of the Oregon Kids' Credit:
