In an effort to “balance Washington’s upside-down tax code,” the Working Families Tax Credit (WFTC) has returned more than $100 million to Washington families since passed by the Legislature in 2021.
In a Monday news release, the Washington state Senate Democrats announced the program has returned $108 million to families in the state.
According to the release, one in six families in Washington is eligible for the credit, which provides families up to $1,200 a year.
“The Working Families Tax Credit is a step toward economic justice for families on the margins,” Sen. Joe Nguyen, D-White Center, said in a statement. “By putting money back into the pockets of those who need it most, we can reduce poverty and build a more equitable society.”
To be eligible, individuals must:
• Have a valid Social Security number or individual taxpayer identification number
• Have lived in Washington a minimum of 183 days in 2022
• Be at least 25 and under 65 years or age or have a qualifying child in 2022
• Have filed a 2022 federal tax return
• Be eligible to claim the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) on their 2022 tax return
Residents can check their eligibility at https://secure.dor.wa.gov/gteunauth/_/. According to the release, nearly 190,000 applications for the tax credit have been received.
