Child and College-Tuition Tax Credits Equally Important to Voters Including the Progressive Base & White Working Class

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1 Child and College-Tuition Tax Credits Equally Important to Voters Including the Progressive Base & White Working Class Much more important to voters than R&D tax credits December 1, 2014

2 Extending college tuition credits and child tax credit get equal voter support in House battleground In the next few months, the Senate will vote on a budget, including deciding which tax cuts or breaks to make permanent for next year. I'm going to read of some tax breaks or tax credits that the Senate might consider continuing. After I read each one, please tell me whether you would favor or oppose making that tax break or credit permanent House Battleground Strongly favor Teaching expense tax credit, which gives a 250 dollar deduction to teachers who pay for classroom expenses out of their own pocket Somewhat favor Tuition and fees deduction, which allows students to claim up to four thousand dollars for higher education expenses The Child Tax Credit, which gives a tax break for lower income and middle class working families with children Tax credits for taxpayers who make energy efficient improvements to their homes Research and development tax credits for companies who do their research in the U.S The Earned Income Tax Credit, which reduces the tax burden for low-wage workers A tax credit for homeowners who owe more on their homes than they are worth to help them sell their houses House Battleground survey of 1,100 likely 2014 voters in the 66 most competitive House districts, Oct. 4-9,

3 And they get comparable support in the Senate battleground too Teaching expense tax credit, which gives a 250 dollar deduction to teachers who pay for classroom expenses out of their own pocket Senate Battleground The Child Tax Credit, which gives a tax break for lower income and middle class working families with children Tuition and fees deduction, which allows students to claim up to four thousand dollars for higher education expenses Tax credits for taxpayers who make energy efficient improvements to their homes Senate Battleground survey of 1,000 likely 2014 voters in the 12 most competitive Senate states, Sept ,

4 EITC less strong but over three-quarters support permanence and half strongly support Senate Battleground The Earned Income Tax Credit, which reduces the tax burden for low-wage workers Research and development tax credits for companies who do their research in the U.S A tax credit for homeowners who owe more on their homes than they are worth to help them sell their houses Corporate tax breaks that let large multinational corporations pay lower taxes in the U.S Senate Battleground survey of 1,000 likely 2014 voters in the 12 most competitive Senate states, Sept ,

5 The Rising American Electorate gives comparable support to child tax credit and college credits in the House Battleground In the next few months, the Senate will vote on a budget, including deciding which tax cuts or breaks to make permanent for next year. I'm going to read of some tax breaks or tax credits that the Senate might consider continuing. After I read each one, please tell me whether you would favor or oppose making that tax break or credit permanent House BG: Rising American Electorate Strongly favor Teaching expense tax credit, which gives a 250 dollar deduction to teachers who pay for classroom expenses out of their own pocket Somewhat favor Tuition and fees deduction, which allows students to claim up to four thousand dollars for higher education expenses The Child Tax Credit, which gives a tax break for lower income and middle class working families with children The Earned Income Tax Credit, which reduces the tax burden for low-wage workers Tax credits for taxpayers who make energy efficient improvements to their homes Research and development tax credits for companies who do their research in the U.S A tax credit for homeowners who owe more on their homes than they are worth to help them sell their houses House Battleground survey of 1,100 likely 2014 voters in the 66 most competitive House districts, Oct. 4-9,

6 There is comparable enthusiasm in the Senate Battleground among the RAE as well Senate Battleground: Rising American Electorate Teaching expense tax credit, which gives a 250 dollar deduction to teachers who pay for classroom expenses out of their own pocket The Child Tax Credit, which gives a tax break for lower income and middle class working families with children Tuition and fees deduction, which allows students to claim up to four thousand dollars for higher education expenses Tax credits for taxpayers who make energy efficient improvements to their homes The Earned Income Tax Credit, which reduces the tax burden for low-wage workers Senate Battleground survey of 1,000 likely 2014 voters in the 12 most competitive Senate states, Sept ,

7 And child tax credit the most popular proposal among unmarried women Senate Battleground: Unmarried Women The Child Tax Credit, which gives a tax break for lower income and middle class working families with children Teaching expense tax credit, which gives a 250 dollar deduction to teachers who pay for classroom expenses out of their own pocket Tax credits for taxpayers who make energy efficient improvements to their homes Tuition and fees deduction, which allows students to claim up to four thousand dollars for higher education expenses The Earned Income Tax Credit, which reduces the tax burden for low-wage workers Senate Battleground survey of 1,000 likely 2014 voters in the 12 most competitive Senate states, Sept ,

8 Democrats offer comparable support in the Senate Battleground Tuition and fees deduction, which allows students to claim up to four thousand dollars for higher education expenses Senate Battleground: Democrats Teaching expense tax credit, which gives a 250 dollar deduction to teachers who pay for classroom expenses out of their own pocket The Child Tax Credit, which gives a tax break for lower income and middle class working families with children Tax credits for taxpayers who make energy efficient improvements to their homes The Earned Income Tax Credit, which reduces the tax burden for low-wage workers Research and development tax credits for companies who do their research in the U.S Senate Battleground survey of 1,000 likely 2014 voters in the 12 most competitive Senate states, Sept ,

9 Independents also supportive Senate Battleground: Independents Teaching expense tax credit, which gives a 250 dollar deduction to teachers who pay for classroom expenses out of their own pocket Tax credits for taxpayers who make energy efficient improvements to their homes The Child Tax Credit, which gives a tax break for lower income and middle class working families with children Research and development tax credits for companies who do their research in the U.S. Tuition and fees deduction, which allows students to claim up to four thousand dollars for higher education expenses The Earned Income Tax Credit, which reduces the tax burden for low-wage workers Senate Battleground survey of 1,000 likely 2014 voters in the 12 most competitive Senate states, Sept ,

10 Child tax credit most popular among white working class in the Senate Battleground Senate Battleground: White non-college educated The Child Tax Credit, which gives a tax break for lower income and middle class working families with children Teaching expense tax credit, which gives a 250 dollar deduction to teachers who pay for classroom expenses out of their own pocket Tax credits for taxpayers who make energy efficient improvements to their homes Tuition and fees deduction, which allows students to claim up to four thousand dollars for higher education expenses The Earned Income Tax Credit, which reduces the tax burden for low-wage workers Research and development tax credits for companies who do their research in the U.S Senate Battleground survey of 1,000 likely 2014 voters in the 12 most competitive Senate states, Sept ,

11 Also the mot popular among the white working class in the House Battleground In the next few months, the Senate will vote on a budget, including deciding which tax cuts or breaks to make permanent for next year. I'm going to read of some tax breaks or tax credits that the Senate might consider continuing. After I read each one, please tell me whether you would favor or oppose making that tax break or credit permanent House BG: White non-college Strongly favor The Child Tax Credit, which gives a tax break for lower income and middle class working families with children Teaching expense tax credit, which gives a 250 dollar deduction to teachers who pay for classroom expenses out of their own pocket Somewhat favor Tuition and fees deduction, which allows students to claim up to four thousand dollars for higher education expenses Research and development tax credits for companies who do their research in the U.S. Tax credits for taxpayers who make energy efficient improvements to their homes The Earned Income Tax Credit, which reduces the tax burden for low-wage workers A tax credit for homeowners who owe more on their homes than they are worth to help them sell their houses House Battleground survey of 1,100 likely 2014 voters in the 66 most competitive House districts, Oct. 4-9,

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