Tax Year 2025 WFTC applications are open!

You can now apply for the 2025 Working Families Tax Credit! Unsure if you qualify? Use the chart below to see if you are under the adjusted income limits. These adjustments reflect inflation rate changes from the IRS. Check out the 2025 eligibility updates.

Visit our website for the most current information and find free federal tax preparation near you.

Act now: Tax Year 2022 WFTC closes this year

It’s not too late to apply for tax years 2022, 2023, and 2024. For every tax year, we accept applications for up to three years from the close of the year in which your federal tax return was due. The deadline to apply for the 2022 WFTC is Dec. 31, 2026. 

Check your eligibility and apply for prior tax years here. 

Give your feedback, get a gift card

The Washington State Department of Revenue wants to make it easier for people to claim the Working Families Tax Credit — and we’re looking for a few WFTC recipients to give us feedback. We’re partnering with the New Practice Lab at New America, a non-profit organization who helps design government services.  

Appointments will take 45 minutes via Zoom and those who are selected and participate will receive a prepaid Visa gift card as a thank you. Answer a few short questions to express your interest in participating.

Where is your submitted application at?

Check the status of your application by using our Where is my refund tool. No log in required! All you need is your SSN or ITIN, date of birth, and the income reported on Line 1z of your federal tax form 1040 or 1040-SR.  

Call our call center at (360) 763-7300 for questions.

Did you know you can get federal tax prep for $0?

VITA, TCE, and AARP Tax-Aide sites can help you submit federal taxes and the WFTC application. Find a list of free tax preparation services and locations using our additional free resources page. While many free tax preparation services end after April 15, GetYourRefund.org will still be available until October 2026.

No cost WFTC application assistance

Application assistance for WFTC is available at sites around Washington State. Do not miss out on receiving your WFTC refund for 2022, 2023, 2024, or 2025. Apply at one of our free application events, online using MyDOR (our secure filing system), or use an application kiosk at one of our local offices.

Look out for these red flags when choosing a tax preparer

With the 2026 filing season here, it is important to consider which tax preparation option is the best for you. For those who choose to use a tax professional to prepare and file their tax returns, the IRS encourages taxpayers to review tips for choosing a tax preparer and how to recognize red flags when choosing a tax professional.

No cost tax filing for military communities

MilTax is a free, vetted tax resource, offered through the Department of Defense, for eligible members of the military community. It allows for the electronic filing of a federal tax return and up to three state returns for free. Military-affiliated communities should visit MilTax to see if you are eligible for this free filing option.

Receive an email confirmation when your WFTC application is accepted

To receive an email notification that your application has been received, click the I authorize Working Families Tax Credit to email me when my application for tax year 2025 is received checkbox. The Dept. of Revenue notes that email is not fully secure and could be accessed by others.

Your data privacy is important to us

The Washington State Department of Revenue is committed to safeguarding your personal information. Our agency is taking steps to protect your privacy and ensure that all individual and taxpayer information is secure. Last year, former Director Drew Shirk contacted community partners to address concerns around data privacy. Read the full message to learn more about our efforts and ongoing commitment to our communities.

New year, new promotional materials

Interested in promoting WFTC to your community, clients, or customers in 2026? Request print materials for posters (English and Spanish), flyers (13 languages), and rack cards (English and Spanish). These are mailed to you at no cost.

Follow us on social media

Did you know that the Working Families Tax Credit is on social media? Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to get current program information and learn about events happening in your community.