Working families tax credit
Crédito fiscal para familias trabajadoras
Starting in 2023, the Working Families Tax Credit (WFTC) program will provide payments ranging from $300 to $1,200 to low-to-moderate income individuals who meet certain eligibility requirements.
Who is eligible?
To qualify for this credit, you must meet all of the following for the year the credit is claimed:
- You (and your spouse, if filing a joint return) have 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).
- Be at least 25 and under 65 years of age OR have a qualifying child.
- Lived in Washington for more than 180 days.
What is the credit amount?
The credit amount varies depending on the number of qualifying children and income level.
The maximum credit amount ranges from $300 to $1,200 depending on the number of qualifying children (see table below). These amounts are then reduced based on income thresholds, similar to the federal program. The minimum credit amount is $50, regardless of the number of qualifying children.
|
Number of qualifying children |
Maximum credit amount |
|---|---|
|
0 |
$300 |
|
1 |
$600 |
|
2 |
$900 |
|
3 or more |
$1200 |
How to apply?
Beginning in 2023, eligible people will apply to the Department of Revenue.
Connect with us
Listening sessions
We are currently hosting several upcoming listening sessions in November. Learn more and register to attend.
A listening session is a place for us (DOR) to hear your feedback on eligibility, identity verification, the application process, and customer service. We welcome the opportunity to meet with you or your organization for a listening session. Please email DORWFTC@dor.wa.gov to get something scheduled.
Invite us
To invite a speaker to present to you or your organization, please visit our request a speaker page.
Rule making
The rule making process will kick-off with a public meeting in early November. In preparation for that meeting, we welcome the opportunity to join you and your organization at a future meeting to collect questions and/or recommendations for the new program. Learn more about DOR’s rule making process or visit our rule making FAQs.
Community Outreach Advisory Committee
To ensure the program is equitable and customer needs are met, we are planning to create a Community Outreach Advisory Committee to help inform and guide the implementation of a robust outreach strategy. More information will be posted when it becomes available.
Questions?
Email: DORWFTC@dor.wa.gov.