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Just to add some additional helpful information: The Working Family Tax Credit application typically opens in February each year. You'll need to file through the Department of Revenue website, not through your regular tax return (Washington doesn't have state income tax). You'll need: 1. Your federal tax return information 2. Proof of Washington residency 3. Your Social Security Number or ITIN 4. Direct deposit information (if you want faster payment) For anyone currently on unemployment, remember that while your UI benefits don't count as earned income for this credit, they do count toward the maximum income threshold. Also, if you're currently on standby status with your employer or have a definite recall date, that doesn't change anything about your eligibility for this tax credit.
This is super helpful, thank you! One more question - do you know if there's a specific deadline to apply for this credit? I'm worried about missing it with everything else going on.
The application deadline is typically December 31st of the year after the tax year. So for the 2025 tax year, you'd have until December 31, 2026 to apply. But I wouldn't wait that long - the sooner you apply after February when applications open, the sooner you might receive your credit.
Perfect, that's good to know. Hopefully I'll be back to full-time work by then anyway! Thanks again for all the info.
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i herd that theres a new update to the esd system thats why evryones payments r late. my cousin works at a job center and said they were told about system maintenance this week. nobody tells us nuthin tho!!
That would explain it! It would be nice if they sent out emails or something when they're doing system updates that might affect payments. The lack of communication is what causes all the panic.
Just wanted to update everyone that I called ESD this morning (got through after about 45 minutes on hold) and they confirmed there was a processing delay with their ACH payment batch yesterday. The representative said all delayed payments should have been processed by midnight last night, and that this was due to a scheduled system update that took longer than expected. If anyone still hasn't received their payment by now, that would be unusual and worth calling about specifically.
Thank you so much for sharing this information! Mine did come through yesterday afternoon. I appreciate you taking the time to call and then post what you learned here. Very helpful for the community.
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UPDATE: Just wanted to let everyone know that the full payment hit my account this morning! It was exactly what the agent said it would be. Thanks for all your help and reassurance - you saved me a lot of anxiety!
Great news! Glad it worked out as expected. The $0 display thing is definitely scary the first time you see it.
Scarlett Forster
u should also call ur state rep!! my friend got stuck with esd issues and her state rep helped push it thru faster!
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Arnav Bengali
•This is excellent advice. Your state representative's office can often help expedite ESD issues, especially in cases where there are complicating factors like union contracts. Most have staff specifically assigned to help constituents with state agency issues.
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Sayid Hassan
IMPORTANT: I forgot to mention - make sure when you file your claim you include that you're in a UNION and provide your local number!! There's a specific section in the application for union members, and it changes how they process your claim. I almost missed this part and it would have caused huge problems.
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Cole Roush
•Thank you! I didn't know there was a specific section for union members. Definitely going to make sure I fill that out correctly.
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