Earle-Sears wants to do away with taxes on tips No tax on tips was part of the Republican platform last year in the presidential election. Now, it’s becoming a topic of conversation on the campaign trail for governor this year.

Many are teeing this up again.

We're all for flipping our #UpsideDownTaxCode to help people afford the basics.

But why pick & choose which low-paid workers benefit?

There are more effective & targeted tax choices, e.g. #EITC, #CommonwealthKidsCredit

Investing in a Commonwealth Kids Credit Means Investing in a Healthier Virginia - The Commonwealth Institute By creating a Commonwealth Kids Credit, lawmakers can help families afford essentials like healthy food, quality health care, and more.

A #CommonwealthKidsCredit is good for a family's wallet and good for their children's health.

A #VaLeg House committee recently advanced the proposal via Del. @kathykltran.bsky.social.

Here's why #VaBudget leaders should include the choice in their proposals on Sunday.

A woman with light hair stands behind a podium speaking and is also seen on a large screen at the front of the room. A line of people stand behind waiting to speak

A large screen shows a vote board for House Bill 2180, Child Tax Credit. Yeas 5, Nays 3 to recommend referral to the Appropriations committee

We love a line of support for a #CommonwealthKidsCredit!

Del. Tran's proposal for a $300 refundable credit per child 12 & under in families making $100k or less/yr advanced from a House subcommittee today. 🎉

Supporting families w/ children is always a good choice.

While the governor is pushing a limited tax credit based on car ownership, our #CommonwealthKidsCredit would provide DOUBLE for a family of four (championed by Del.
@kathykltran.bsky.social & Sen. Aird).

We're focused on providing targeted support to families across Virginia.

There are stronger, proven ways to lift up workers the governor says he's trying to help, including:

1) Support efforts to #RaisetheWageVa, which lawmakers passed but the gov. vetoed in 2024

2) Support proven tax credits like the #EITC and create a #CommonwealthKidsCredit. 2/2