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ONLINE FOR FREE

Apply using MyDOR, our secure online filing system. Available in English and Spanish.

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EFILE

Apply using tax preparation software. See which companies you can apply through.

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BY MAIL FOR FREE

Download a PDF application to mail or hand-deliver. Available in many languages.

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What you’ll need to apply

To apply for the Working Families Tax Credit, you will need the following:

A copy of your federal tax return that you filed with the IRS.
Your Social Security Number or ITIN, and dates of birth for you, your spouse, and children.
Your Washington state driver’s license or ID number (if you have one).
Your residential and mailing address.
Your bank routing number and account number if you choose direct deposit.

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Avoid common mistakes that delay your refund

These errors will delay the processing of your application and receipt of your refund.

Do NOT re-submit your application or complete the application more than once. If you need to make a correction on an application you already submitted, please call us at 360-763-7300.
Make sure that you enter SSNs, ITINs, and the date of birth correctly for the primary applicant, spouses, and any qualifying children.
If you apply online in My DOR or by paper, make sure you attach your entire federal tax return.

Refund options

Direct Deposit

Secure and convenient, direct deposit electronically transfers funds directly into your bank account.

Prepaid Debit Card

Loaded with your credited amount, a prepaid debit card offers flexibility without the need for a bank account.

Paper Check

Receive a paper check by mail and easily deposit or cash it at your bank. Learn more about WFTC check-cashing options.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply?

You can apply using the following methods:

Online. On the Apply tab select Apply online or click Log in button from the Get help page.

By paper.

Hover over Apply and select Apply by paper from the drop down
Find a local DOR field office:
- Bellingham - 1904 Humboldt Street
- Bothell - 12100 Northeast 195th St Suite 100
- Kent - 20819 72nd Ave South Suite 680
- Port Angeles - 734 E First St Suite B
- Richland - 1657 Fowler Street
- Seattle - 2101 4th Ave Suite 1400
- Spokane - 1330 N Washington Suite 5600
- Tacoma - 3315 S 23rd St Suite 300
- Tumwater - 6500 Linderson Way SW
- Vancouver - 8008 NE 4th Plain Blvd Suite 320
- Wenatchee - 630 N Chelan Ave Suite B3
- Yakima - 3703 River Rd Suite 3
Mail paper applications to:
- Washington State Department of Revenue
  Attn: Working Families Tax Credit Division
  PO Box 47468
  Olympia, WA 98504-7468
Community-based organizations – These organizations have partnered with us to provide local assistance and raise awareness about the Working Families Tax Credit. They can provide education and help with filling out applications. Find an organization near you.
Other resources – You can also check if you qualify for free tax preparation from the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) or the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) centers. Find additional free resources.

Is the application available in Spanish and other languages?

Yes, the online and paper application is available in Spanish.
The paper application is also available in Arabic, Traditional and Simplified Chinese, Khmer, Korean, Marshallese, Russian, Somali, Tagalog, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese.

Can I apply on a mobile phone?

You can use your phone’s browser to submit an application.

How do I know my information is secure?

The Working Families Tax Credit program uses SecureAccess Washington, or SAW. SecureAccess Washington is a single sign-on account to access over 300 Washington state services. It provides login security, such as multi-factor authentication (sends a code to your cell phone or email) and allows you to access multiple accounts to access state services.

Will my information be shared with Immigration Services or other federal agencies?

No. Information submitted to the Department of Revenue (DOR) for purposes of claiming the Working Families Tax Credit will not be shared with any federal agencies, unless authorized by statute: “The department shall protect the privacy and confidentiality of personal data of refund recipients in accordance with chapter 82.32 RCW”. Read the complete statute here: RCW 82.08.0206.

Additionally, information provided to DOR in applying for the WFTC is considered confidential tax information and DOR may only disclose it as authorized by RCW 82.32.330. This includes information about citizenship or immigration status, which DOR is prohibited from disclosing by law. See RCW 43.17.425.

Will my information be shared with other state agencies?

We share data with select state agencies when there is a benefit to our customers.

If eligibility for the Working Families Tax Credit also qualifies you for other benefits or incentives, we want to make it easier for you to get them by sharing select data with the agency administering those programs.

State and federal laws allow the agency to provide data about the WFTC program in certain circumstances.

Revenue only shares data when the other party:

Can legally receive the information.
Has a lawful reason for using it.

Revenue does not provide personal information for:

Information about citizenship or immigration status, which Revenue is prohibited from disclosing by law. See RCW 43.17.425.
Marketing, surveys, or commercial purposes.

Data shared will be limited to the amount needed and allowable by law.

Revenue uses data sharing agreements, legally binding contracts, with other agencies that list the conditions for using the data and the penalties for disclosing it, whether intentional or unintentional. (See: RCW 19.02.115(6); RCW 82.32.330(6); RCW 84.08.210(4))

Working Families Tax Credit