Taxes

On this page, you’ll find tax filing resources, information about important tax credits, and filing tips.

File for Free Online

For taxpayers comfortable filing their own taxes or who prefer virtual tax preparation assistance, there are several free online options.

MyFreeTaxes helps people file their taxes for free while getting the assistance they need. United Way provides MyFreeTaxes in partnership with the IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program to help filers prepare their tax returns on their own or have their return prepared for them for free.

Visit their website for more information and to see if you qualify. 

 

 

GetYourRefund is a free virtual service supported by the IRS that helps low-income households receive high quality tax filing services online. They offer the option for taxpayers to file by themselves using the free platform, or receive filing assistance virtually from an IRS certified tax preparer. 

Visit the website for more information or to get started.  

Claim the Working Families Tax Credit

Applications for the current tax filing year open each year on or around February 1. Applications for prior tax years can be submitted at any time for up to three years.

People living and working in Washington State can get cash back through the Working Families Tax Credit (WFTC). The WFTC has similar eligibility requirements to the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) – with a few differences. Learn more, check if you qualify, and submit an application at workingfamiliescredit.wa.gov

Still have questions about qualifying for the credit or the application process? Wondering if you already applied when you filed your taxes?

Get help from the Department of Revenue call center or website.

Other Important Tax Credits

Important updates and information about tax credits you may be eligible to claim.

If you work and have a low to moderate income, you may be eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit. If you qualify, the credit could lower the amount of tax you owe the government, or give you a larger refund. To qualify, you have to meet a list of requirements, and have to file a tax return with the IRS, even if you don’t owe taxes for the year.

Use the EITC Assistant to see if you qualify, or learn more from the IRS here.

The Child Tax Credit helps families with qualifying children get a tax break. You may be able to claim the credit even if you don’t normally file a tax return. You can claim the Child Tax Credit for each qualifying child who has a Social Security number.

Use our Interactive Tax Assistant to check if you qualify.

Learn more about how to claim this credit here.

Additional Tax Supports

Tax information can be hard to understand in any language. It can be even harder if that information isn’t offered in the language you know best. The IRS is working to translate tax resources into more languages, and is now offering basic tax information in 20 different languages

Find answers to your tax questions from the safety of your home using IRS online tools and resources. These IRS.gov tools are easy to use and available 24 hours a day. Find more information here

It’s FREE!

  • The average tax return costs $240 but can range between $100 and $600, according to a 2014 Government Accountability study
  • No one’s offering you costly loan products with hidden fees

It’s ACCURATE!

  • IRS Certified Free Tax Prep Sites have a 94% Accuracy Rate
  • Paid Tax Preparers have a 40% accuracy rate according to the IRS. This could mean more money owed or not getting your full refund

Low Income Taxpayer Clinics (LITC) assist low income individuals who have a tax dispute with the IRS, and provide education and outreach to individuals who speak English as a second language (ESL). Learn more here.

Learn the warning signs and recovery steps for tax identity theft here

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