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Michigan Senator Proposes $5,500 Tax Credit for Parents

4/15/2026

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State Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet announced the "Working Parents Tax Relief Act" on August 6, 2024, during a primary election night in Saginaw, Michigan.
The bill seeks to expand the earned income tax credit (EITC) for parents of young children, providing up to $5,500 per child.
McDonald Rivet highlighted the financial challenges parents face due to rising costs.
The bill is supported by organizations like Third Way and Americans for Tax Fairness, but its passage is unlikely in a Republican-controlled House.
In 2025, eligible Michigan families received an average EITC of $3,856.

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Story summary

State Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet announced the "Working Parents Tax Relief Act" on August 6, 2024, during a primary election night in Saginaw, Michigan.
The bill seeks to expand the earned income tax credit (EITC) for parents of young children, providing up to $5,500 per child.
McDonald Rivet highlighted the financial challenges parents face due to rising costs.
The bill is supported by organizations like Third Way and Americans for Tax Fairness, but its passage is unlikely in a Republican-controlled House.
In 2025, eligible Michigan families received an average EITC of $3,856.