The Washington Working Families Tax Credit (WFTC) is a refundable state tax credit that mirrors the federal EITC, providing financial support to low- and moderate-income Washington residents. The application window for tax year 2025 opened on February 1, 2026, and stays open year-round through December 31, 2029.
April 2026 Update: Applicants who filed in February should have received or be receiving their refunds now. March filers are in processing. New applicants can still file — the window is open and refunds arrive within 4 weeks of e-filing.
Washington WFTC 2026 Refund Dates — Current Schedule
| Application Filed (E-file) | Expected Refund Sent | Status |
| Feb 1 – Feb 28 ✅ | Mar 1 – Mar 28 | ✅ Paid |
| Mar 1 – Mar 28 ✅ | Mar 29 – Apr 25 | ✅ / In Progress |
| Mar 29 – Apr 25 | Apr 26 – May 23 | ⏳ Processing |
| Apr 26 – May 23 | May 24 – Jun 20 | ⏳ Upcoming |
Paper filers should add 6–8 weeks to the above estimates. Direct deposit is the fastest payment method and is strongly recommended.
How Much Will You Receive? — Corrected 2025 Credit Amounts
The WFTC amount depends on your number of qualifying children and income. The correct maximum credit amounts for tax year 2025 (filed in 2026) are:
| Qualifying Children | Maximum WFTC Credit | Income Limit (Single/HOH) | Income Limit (MFJ) |
| 0 | Up to $315 | $19,104 | $25,511 |
| 1 | Up to $523 | $46,560 | $53,120 |
| 2 | Up to $868 | $52,918 | $59,478 |
| 3 or more | Up to $1,255 | $56,838 | $63,398 |
Minimum credit: $50 for qualifying residents who earn above the maximum benefit threshold but still meet basic WFTC eligibility. The WFTC percentage of the federal EITC is 21.5% for tax year 2025.
To estimate your credit amount, use the Washington DOR WFTC credit estimator.
How to Track Your WFTC Refund Status
- Go to dor.wa.gov and click Check Your Status.
- Select tax year 2025.
- Enter your SSN or ITIN, date of birth, and income reported on Form 1040.
- Click Next to see your status.
You can also call the Washington WFTC call center at 360-763-7300 for refund status inquiries.
Refund Status Messages Explained
- Received: DOR has your application and is queuing it for review
- Under Review / Processing: DOR is actively reviewing your application
- Decision Issued: Application processed — approved or denied; a letter has been mailed to you
- Pending Application: DOR needs more information and has sent you a letter — respond promptly
- Application Not Found: Either not enough time has passed (check after 2 weeks), or there is a duplicate application issue — call 360-763-7300
Common WFTC Refund Delay Reasons
- Missing or incomplete information on your application
- Filing multiple applications for the same tax year
- Selecting paper check instead of direct deposit (adds ~7+ days)
- Supporting documents submitted in a language other than English (translation required)
- Mailing a paper application instead of filing online (adds several days before processing starts)