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		bpodgursky on Oct 5, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Andrew Yang Founds the Forward Party It's a refundable tax credit... this is actually the same as cash.

toomuchtodo on Oct 5, 2021 [–]

Only if you have kids. Not so universal.

ch4s3 on Oct 6, 2021 | | [–]

I’m suddenly imagining a Dickensian market for orphans in a future of ever more generous child tax credits.

DaiPlusPlus on Oct 6, 2021 | | | [–]

This is the reason why many unscrupulous couples decide to start fostering kids, btw.

ch4s3 on Oct 6, 2021 | | | [–]

Yeah, but I was joking. This is sad.

anonporridge on Oct 6, 2021 | | [–]

Alternatively, universal, but it cuts off at 18.

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