WA Working Families Tax Credit payment delays - anyone received theirs yet?

I received mine last week after waiting about 3.5 months. The check comes from the Department of Revenue, not ESD, so keep that in mind when checking your informed delivery. Mine showed up as a letter from WA State DOR. If you applied in February, you should be getting close to that 120-day mark, so I'd give it another week or two before contacting them. They're processing thousands of these applications with limited staff.

still waiting on mine too!!! applied in january and NOTHING yet. called the hotline last week but was on hold for over an hour and gave up. this is ridiculous!!!

The Working Families Tax Credit is administered by the Department of Revenue, not Employment Security Department. They're estimating 120 days for processing right now due to high volume. You can check your application status at https://workingfamiliescredit.wa.gov/check-your-status - you'll need your application number and other verification info. If it's been more than 120 days, call their dedicated line at 360-763-7300, but be prepared for long wait times. Unlike unemployment benefits, these are sent as paper checks, not direct deposits, so keep checking your mail.

I've had luck getting through to Washington state agencies by using Claimyr service (claimyr.com). They have a system that waits on hold for you and then calls you when an agent is on the line. I used it for ESD earlier this year when I couldn't get through, but I think it works for other agencies too. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/7DieNd3C7zQ?si=26TzE_zGms-DODN3 if you want to see how it works. Saved me from spending hours on hold!

my check came yesterday! i totally forgot i even applied lol. it was for $600 (family of 4). the envelope is really plain looking so don't throw it away thinking its junk mail!!!

I got denied after waiting 4 months because they said I didn't provide enough documentation. But I sent EVERYTHING they asked for! Now I have to appeal and probably wait another 4 months. The whole system feels designed to make you give up. Had the same experience with unemployment last year. I swear they just deny a percentage of people hoping they won't fight it.

I work with a community organization that helps people apply for benefits, and we've seen WFTC payments taking anywhere from 8-16 weeks right now. A few important things to note: 1. The check will come from Department of Revenue, not ESD 2. If you moved since applying, make sure your address is updated in their system 3. The status checking tool is often not updated in real-time 4. Paper checks are mailed in batches, so sometimes there are sudden waves of people receiving them 5. If you filed your taxes late or amended them, it can cause additional delays If you're approaching the 120-day mark, it's reasonable to call, but they are legitimately backlogged with applications.

Just wanted to add my experience - I applied in late January and received my check last Friday! It took about 10 weeks total. Like others mentioned, it came from WA State Department of Revenue in a very plain white envelope that I almost threw away thinking it was junk mail. The amount was exactly what I calculated when I applied. For those still waiting, hang in there! It seems like they're processing them in waves rather than strict chronological order. I'd definitely recommend using that status checker tool someone mentioned earlier to make sure your application is still being processed.

I'm in a similar situation - applied in early February and still waiting! Reading through everyone's experiences here is actually really reassuring. I had no idea it came from Department of Revenue instead of ESD, so I've been looking for the wrong thing in my mail too. The 8-16 week timeline that Caleb mentioned gives me hope since I'm right around that mark now. I've been checking the status portal obsessively but it just says "processing" with no updates. At least now I know that's normal and doesn't mean something went wrong with my application. Fingers crossed we all get our checks soon!

I'm also still waiting on mine - applied in early February and getting anxious! This thread has been incredibly helpful though. I had no idea the checks come from Department of Revenue instead of ESD, so I've been watching for the wrong thing in my informed delivery. The timeline everyone's sharing (8-16 weeks) actually makes me feel better since I'm right around week 12 now. It's good to know that "processing" status is normal and doesn't mean something's wrong. Really appreciate everyone sharing their experiences - it helps to know we're all in this together! Hopefully we'll start seeing more of these checks roll out soon.