Tax Credits
A new tax credit for Washington workers
Individuals and families may receive up to $1,255 back if they meet certain eligibility requirements.
Applications can be submitted year round. We provide free application preparation for eligible taxpayers.
Federal Credits
Depending on your level of income, you may qualify for tax credits that may reduce the tax that you owe or may increase your refund.
Credits on your Federal income tax return include the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit.
We provide free tax return preparation for eligible taxpayers.
Washington Working Families Tax Credit
The Working Families Tax Credit will provide payments up to $1,255 to individuals and families who meet eligibility requirements.
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Individuals and families are eligible for the Working Families Tax Credit if they meet all of the following requirements:
Have a valid Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).
Lived in Washington a minimum of 183 days (over half the year).
Are at least 25 and under 65 years of age OR have a qualifying child.
Filed a federal tax return.
Eligible to claim the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) on their tax return (or would meet the requirements for EITC but are filing with an ITIN). Go to www.irs.gov/EITC to learn more.
Meet certain income requirements.
See Do you qualify.
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The maximum credit amount ranges from $315 to $1,255 depending on the number of qualifying children.
The minimum credit amount is $50, regardless of the number of qualifying children.
For more details see the WFTC website: Eligibility > What are the income requirements?.
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Earned Income Tax Credit
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) helps low- to moderate-income workers and families get a tax break. If you qualify, you can use the credit to reduce the taxes you owe – and maybe increase your refund.
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You may claim the EITC if your income is low- to moderate. The amount of your credit may change if you have children, dependents, are disabled or meet other criteria.
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Maximum Credit Amounts
The maximum amount of credit:
No qualifying children: $600
1 qualifying child: $3,995
2 qualifying children: $6,604
3 or more qualifying children: $7,430
See the EITC Tables.
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Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) webpage
Check if you qualify - Use the EITC Assistant
Child Tax Credit
The Child Tax Credit helps families with qualifying children get a tax break.
Once your child is age 18 or older they no longer qualify for the child tax credit but may qualify for the Credit for Other Dependents.
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You can claim the Child Tax Credit for each qualifying child who has a Social Security number that is valid for employment in the United States.
For details of what a qualifying child is and income limits, see the Child Tax Credit webpage.
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The Child Tax Credit is up to $2,000 per qualifying child
The Credit for Other Dependents is $500.
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