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Working Families Tax Credit

Apply for the 2023 tax year

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Apply for the tax credit with your 2023 tax return.

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Income requirements 

What you'll need to apply

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Qualifying children

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Who is eligible for a tax credit?

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 in 2023 (over half the year). See our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about residency to learn more.
  • Are at least 25 and under 65 years of age OR have a qualifying child in 2023.
  • Filed a 2023 federal tax return.
  • Eligible to claim the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) on their 2023 tax return (or would meet the requirements for EITC but are filing with an ITIN). 
    • Go to www.irs.gov/EITC to learn more.

Video: Eligibility basics 2023 (2:19)

What are the income requirements?

The 2023 credit amount varies depending on the number of qualifying children and income level.

The maximum credit amount ranges from $315 to $1,255 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. 

To learn more

See our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about income 

Watch a video: Income requirements 2023 (2:38)

Number of qualifying children Applicant must make less than the following in 2023 Maximum credit amount
  Head of household,
Single, Married filing separately
Married filing jointly  
0 $17,640 $24,210 $315
1 $46,560 $53,120 $625
2 $52,918 $59,478 $940
3 $56,838 $63,398 $1,255

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. 

Video: What you’ll need to apply (0:33)
Video: How to Apply (2:12)
Video: Applying with an ITIN (2:54) 

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