A key tax credit for working class families is about to expire. Some lawmakers want it extended

Chassiday Kruse was among the thousand who have benefited from the credit.

Last year, the ʻEwa Beach resident was forced to go on workers compensation for four months due to an injury. Her daughter’s father also lost his job due to COVID.

“It became overwhelming—stressful—to cover our monthly expenses, such as childcare utilities and food,” she said.

But thanks to the tax credit, she was able to get back $2,300 back from the government.

“I felt excited to get $2,300 that I could use to catch up on my bills, buy my daughter new fitting clothes and pay for soccer fees,” said Kruse.