Making the Tax Code Work for Working Families

August 31, 2010, 12:00pm – 1:15pm

About This Event

Please note that this event will take place on Tuesday, August 31st, not on August 30th as originally advertised. We apologize for any confusion.

As Congress returns from recess, they are poised to commence the biggest tax debate since the Bush tax cuts were passed in 2001 and 2003. The debate thus far has centered on whether or not the tax breaks for the wealthiest Americans should be allowed to expire.

But what are the stakes for middle and low-income Americans in the tax debate? If conservatives hold the tax package hostage to budget-busting high-income tax breaks, what do the middle-class and low-wage workers stand to lose?

Join us for a conversation on the upcoming tax debate, and why Congress must act this year to make the tax code work for working families.

Introduction by:
Neera Tanden, Chief Operating Officer at Center for American Progress Action Fund

Keynote address:
Jason Furman, Deputy Assistant to the President for Economic Policy; Deputy Director of the National Economic Council

Featured Panelists:
Michael Linden, Associate Director for Tax and Budget Policy, Center for American Progress Action Fund
Barbara Izquierdo, EITC recipient and participant in the Witnesses to Hunger Program
Meg Newman, VITA site coordinator

Moderated by:
Melissa Boteach, Half in Ten Campaign Manager, Center for American Progress Action Fund

For a full transcript click here.

Location

Center for American Progress Action Fund
1333 H St. NW, 10th Floor
Washington, DC 20005