Working Families Tax Credit News
February 1 marks our program’s second year!
Applications for the Working Families Tax Credit are open. We had a successful first year, but we have even bigger goals for year 2! Many eligible individuals did not apply last year for different reasons, one of them being the newness of the program. In 2024, we have increased our outreach efforts and partnered with community organizations around the state to bring news about WFTC. We want to make sure every eligible family has a chance to apply.
Know somebody that may qualify for a refund or want to check if you qualify? Use our quick Eligibility Assistant.
Need help with your WFTC application?
Check out our free application events to find out if there is one near you.
Get help from one of our partner organizations in your area.
Check out additional free resources such as free tax preparation from VITA and AARP.
Or apply online now.
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New in 2024
We’ve added a new option to receive your refund: prepaid debit cards. Debit cards are convenient and easy to use, even if you don’t have a bank account. Our two other options, direct deposit, or a paper check, are still available to you.
What we learned in Year 1
We want to get your refund back to you as soon as we can! We implemented several changes that will help our applicants complete their forms and will reduce the number of errors we saw on some applications. One of the common errors was missing or incomplete information, or errors in birthdays and other numbers. These issues delay the process. We ask that our applicants double-check for completeness, making sure all areas are signed and check for accuracy before submitting. That is the best way to get your money quickly!
Find what to expect after submitting your application.
Other questions?
Our Call Center can help! We can answer eligibility questions, provide application assistance and application status updates, and more! We can assist you in your language of preference. Call (360) 763-7300. Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm.