N.Y. Catholic Conference backs Hochul’s Child Tax Credit expansion proposal

NEW YORK – The New York State Catholic Conference has applauded Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposed child tax credit expansion, citing the “important relief” it would provide to an estimated 1.6 million New York families and 2.75 million children.

The proposal, announced Jan. 6, would expand the Empire State Child Tax Credit to give eligible New York families an annual tax credit of up to $1,000 per child under age four and up to $500 per child ages four through 16, according to the governor’s office.