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Department of Revenue: Working Families Tax Credit issued more refunds and sped up processing in year 2
Summary
The Department of Revenue reported 22% more refunds and quicker processing for the Working Families Tax Credit in 2024, highlighted outreach gains and expansion to cover prior tax years; DOR plans integration with TurboTax and IRS direct-file improvements.
The Department of Revenue told the House Finance Committee that Year 2 of Washington’s Working Families Tax Credit produced more refunds, faster processing times, and expanded outreach that increased participation.
Steve Ewing, legislative and external affairs liaison for the Department of Revenue, said the program—which provides refundable credits for low- and moderate-income households patterned on the federal earned-income tax credit—saw a 22% increase in refunds year…
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