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Gov. Maura Healey announces expanded child and family tax credit and outreach at Educare Springfield
Summary
Governor Maura Healey visited Educare Springfield to promote recently enacted state tax changes that increase the child and family credit, raise the state earned income tax credit, expand benefits for caregivers and seniors, and to highlight local tax-assistance services.
Governor Maura Healey announced expanded state tax credits and a public outreach push at Educare Springfield, saying the changes are meant to put money back into the pockets of families and seniors and urging residents to use local tax-assistance resources.
"This is about saving you money," Governor Maura Healey said during remarks at the Springfield early‑education center. She described the state's new child and family tax credit, which she said pays $440 per child under 13 with no cap on the number of qualifying children, and noted the same $440 applies for qualifying dependent adults. "We now have a child and family tax credit. It's the best in the country," she said.
Nut graf: The state is promoting recently enacted tax changes and other short‑term relief designed to help families with young children, lower‑income earners and seniors. Healey used the visit to spotlight local partners providing free tax filing assistance…
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