Rebecca Thompson of Prosperity Now, a nonprofit based in Washington, D.C., discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected low-income communities and families of color in the United States, and what tax policy tools could help them. For additional coverage, read these articles in Tax Notes:IRS Plan for Monthly Child Credit Distribution Lacks DetailsIRS Has No Plans to Extend 2021 Filing Season NationwideCalls Grow for Tax Return Filing Deadline ExtensionHouse Democrats to Fight Injustices With IncentivesUniversity of Virginia professor Andrew Kahrl talks about his recent Tax Notes piece, “More for Less: How Property Taxes Fuel Racial Inequality."**This episode is sponsored by Avalara. For more information, visit avalara.com/taxnotes.***CreditsHost: David D. StewartExecutive Producers: Jasper B. Smith, Janelle JulienShowrunner: Paige JonesAudio Engineers: Derek Squires, Jordan ParrishGuest Relations: Nicole WilderWe want to hear from you, our listeners! To fill out a short, two-minute survey, visit taxnotes.co/podcastsurvey.