Researchers and health policy experts, such as Aaron Richterman in PennLive, recommend that Pennsylvania replace its outdated Tax Forgiveness Program with a more suitable earned income tax credit. This change could potentially enhance low-income families' health and economic stability without burdening the budget.

Citation:

“Pennsylvania Needs Income Tax Reform.” PennLive, A Richterman, A Vasan, J Hinckley, July 05, 2024.

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