In this opinion piece, Beverly Moran and LaToya B. Parker argue that the federal head of household tax filing status fails to meaningfully benefit the single mothers—particularly Black women—it was intended to help because its structure delivers the largest tax savings to higher-income earners. The authors contend that eliminating the status without replacing it with a more equitable, refundable per-child benefit would disproportionately harm low-income single-parent families and widen existing racial and economic disparities.
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Black wealth infrastructure as a safety net
Federal layoffs and industry cuts leave Black families most vulnerable to housing and income loss. Here are some things you should know about asset-building programs and fair lending reforms that offer pathways to lasting Black wealth and resilience.
