Under the Republican alternative, all 513,282 senior citizen households would receive higher levels of property tax relief. Herb Jackson's notebook on covering Congress and Washington. Only households where someone has a job can qualify for the credit. In the past three years the number of states with refundable EITCs has increased, as has their value. Rates with the Governor's commitment to future tax cuts. Raising the phased-in benefit to 25 percent of the federal EITC. Under the Democrat property tax plan, all 513,282 senior citizen households would receive essentially the same level of property tax relief they do now. Focus on spending restraint, not higher state taxes. Avoid confusion as to who was eligible for which program. Average Town-By-Town Savings, by Legislative District . Reward work at a level commensurate with the federal program and other state EITCs.

Phasing in the benefits more rapidly, possibly over two years instead of four. Like the federal program, they do so at a much lower level than for families with children. Release of Exemption for Child of Divorced Parents.