The Washington State Department of Revenue (DOR) provides a benefit to Washington families called the Working Families Tax Credit (WFTC). The state legislature passed a new bill which expands eligibility and funding for this program starting in 2023. This program supports Washington’s moderate-to-low income working families and individuals based on eligibility.
To qualify for credits ranging from $300 to $1,200, you must meet all the following for the year the credit is claimed:
You (and your spouse, if filing a joint return)
- Filed a federal tax return,
- Meet the requirements for the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), OR would meet the requirements for EITC, but are filing with an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN),
- Are at least 25 and under 65 years of age OR have a qualifying child,
- Lived in Washington for more than 180 days.
The Department of Revenue is looking to implement this program and would like public feedback on eligibility, identity verification and the application process. Please consider sharing your thoughts in this 5-minute survey.
If you would like more information about the Washington Working Families Tax Credit, you can visit www.dor.wa.gov/wftc.