Whitman County Commissioners hear Family First Tax presentation

COLFAX — In their Monday, Nov. 28 County Commissioner meeting Department of Revenue representative, Aminta Spencer gave a presentation on the Family First Tax.

The Families Tax Credit is a tax refund starting in 2023 that will help Washington workers, and their families get more money back at tax time. The refund is modeled after the federal Earned Income Tax Credit Program.

Working Families Tax Credit purpose is to stimulate the local economy, promote racial equity, and support the financial stability and well-being of low-to-moderate income Washington residents and their families, Spencer noted that it was enacted by EHB 1297.

“Payments are based on income level,” Spencer said, “And applicants must have filed a federal income tax return as a joint filer.”

Spencer explained that to get the refund applicants must have a valid social security number and individual taxpayer identification number, and lived in Washington for more than a year.

Applications for the Families Tax Credit will be due by February 1. Spencer explained that paper applications will be available at the website workingfamiliescredit.wa.gov, and at the local DOR field office.

Alson on the website applicants can find an eligibility checker, partner toolkit and training materials, sign up for updates and notifications, and request a speaker.

Spencer also noted that DOR has been working on their outreach and communications, marketing and media campaign.