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Work Requirements Will Hurt Latino Families Most
(UnidosUS, 2018-04-17)Despite the clear benefits of federal programs, congressional Republican leadership and President Trump aim to make it harder for people to stay healthy and keep working. For example, in addition to proposed budget cuts, ... -
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: States
(UnidosUS, 2018-04-04)The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, passed and signed into law in December 2017, would give a massive tax cut to the richest Americans and largest corporations, while doing little for American working families. Find out how the new ... -
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: Impact on Latino-Owned Businesses
(UnidosUS, 2018-04-04)In December 2017, Congress passed and President Trump signed the “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act” (TCJA) into law. The new law is a massive tax cut for the richest Americans and big corporations, without significant and lasting tax ... -
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act: United States
(UnidosUS, 2018-04-04)In the United States today, the Hispanic population numbers more than 57 million, 18% of the entire population. The Hispanic community’s size, work ethic, and resilience have contributed to the national economic resurgence ... -
Principles for the Federal Role in Higher Education
(UnidosUS, 2018-03-26)The Higher Education Act (HEA), at its core, is a civil rights act. Reauthorization of the law, in part or as a whole, must maintain that foundational purpose. The HEA has long helped more Americans, especially those in ... -
Latino Homeownership Hanging in the Balance: Observations from the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act
(UnidosUS, 2018-03-09)Using home loan data from the 2016 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA), UnidosUS identified key indicators that show how Latinos fare in the mortgage market.[i] For some indicators, we also include 2010 and 2015 HMDA data. ... -
Federal Programs Lift Millions of Families from Communities of Color Out of Poverty
(UnidosUS, 2017-12-18)For more than 50 years, anti-poverty programs have helped ensure that working families are lifted out of poverty when times are tough or their wages are too low for them to be able to make ends meet. These programs are ... -
CHIP and Latino Kids: What’s at Stake if Congress Fails to Act?
(UnidosUS, 2017-11-30)Updated fact sheet detailing the impact of CHIP on Latino children and families. Also, includes UnidosUS’ recommendations for CHIP funding reauthorization by the end of 2017. -
Open Enrollment – Key Questions and Answers
(UnidosUS, 2017-11-29)As the 2018 Open Enrollment period under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) continues, many people in the community have questions about how they can enroll in health coverage that works best for them. This document addresses ... -
The Federal Tax Code: Small Business Provisions and Latinos
(UnidosUS, 2017-11-28)The “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act,” the latest tax bill from congressional Republicans, would result in a massive tax cut for the richest Americans and big corporations, while providing little, if any, tax relief to working- and ... -
The Federal Tax Code: Restricting Eligibility for the Child Tax Credit and Latinos
(UnidosUS, 2017-11-27)The “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act,” the latest tax bill from Congressional Republicans, would result in a massive tax cut for the richest Americans and big corporations, while providing little, if any, tax relief to working- and ... -
The Federal Tax Code: Medicare and Latinos
(UnidosUS, 2017-11-27)The “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act,” the latest tax bill from Congressional Republicans, would result in a massive tax cut for the richest Americans and big corporations, while providing little, if any, tax relief to working- and ... -
The Federal Tax Code: Individual Mandate, Health Care, and Latinos
(UnidosUS, 2017-11-20)The “Tax Cuts and Jobs Act,” the latest tax bill from Congressional Republicans, would result in a massive tax cut for the richest Americans and big corporations, while providing little, if any, tax relief to working- and ... -
Eligibility Restrictions for Refundable Tax Credits Would Harm Florida’s Economy
(UnidosUS, 2017-11-15)The GOP tax proposal threatens certain taxpaying immigrants’ eligibility for refundable tax credits. Currently, taxpayers filing with an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) are eligible for the CTC, and a ... -
Eligibility Restrictions for Refundable Tax Credits Would Harm Nevada’s Economy
(UnidosUS, 2017-11-15)The GOP tax proposal threatens certain taxpaying immigrants’ eligibility for refundable tax credits. Currently, taxpayers filing with an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) are eligible for the CTC, and a ... -
Eligibility Restrictions for Refundable Tax Credits Would Harm New Jersey’s Economy
(UnidosUS, 2017-11-15)The GOP tax proposal threatens certain taxpaying immigrants’ eligibility for refundable tax credits. Currently, taxpayers filing with an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) are eligible for the CTC, and a ... -
Eligibility Restrictions for Refundable Tax Credits Would Harm Pennsylvania’s Economy
(UnidosUS, 2017-11-15)The GOP tax proposal threatens certain taxpaying immigrants’ eligibility for refundable tax credits. Currently, taxpayers filing with an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) are eligible for the CTC, and a ... -
Eligibility Restrictions for Refundable Tax Credits Would Harm Tennessee’s Economy
(UnidosUS, 2017-11-15)The GOP tax proposal threatens certain taxpaying immigrants’ eligibility for refundable tax credits. Currently, taxpayers filing with an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) are eligible for the CTC, and a ... -
Eligibility Restrictions for Refundable Tax Credits Would Harm Texas’ Economy
(UnidosUS, 2017-11-15)The GOP tax proposal threatens certain taxpaying immigrants’ eligibility for refundable tax credits. Currently, taxpayers filing with an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) are eligible for the CTC, and a ... -
Eligibility Restrictions for Refundable Tax Credits Would Harm Colorado’s Economy
(UnidosUS, 2017-11-15)The GOP tax proposal threatens certain taxpaying immigrants’ eligibility for refundable tax credits. Currently, taxpayers filing with an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) are eligible for the CTC, and a ...
