MARLBOROUGH — Congresswoman Lori Trahan stopped by the newly renovated Marlborough Community Cupboard on Wednesday to help spread the word about a newly expanded federal child tax credit that goes into effect Thursday. The child tax credit previously maxed out at $2,000 annually per qualifying child. The expanded tax credit is nothing but good news for the people who take advantage of the pantry, she explained. She said she was thankful that Trahan visited to check out the renovations and promote the expanded tax program. Those who completed their 2019 and 2020 tax returns, as well as those who signed up to receive direct payments from the IRS, will receive child tax credit payments automatically.

Source: MetroXpress July 14, 2021 20:15 UTC