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Apply for the tax credit with your 2023 tax return.
Receive a letter from the Department of Revenue about your past Washington tax refund? It’s real.
You may be eligible for a 2022 or 2023 refund — and it’s not too late to apply.
Working Families Tax Credit
Apply for the 2023 tax year
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.
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)