Bill > SB5768

This bill expands eligibility for the Washington state working families' tax credit to include individuals age 18 and older who previously did not qualify due to age restrictions in the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Currently, the working families' tax credit is a refundable tax credit for low-income individuals, with credit amounts ranging from $300 to $1,200 depending on the number of qualifying children. The bill modifies the definition of "eligible low-income person" to include individuals who are at least 18 years old by the end of the prior federal tax year, even if they do not meet the federal EITC age requirements. The credit is designed to provide tax relief for low-income and middle-income workers, helping them recover some of the sales and use taxes they pay and reducing the regressivity of the state tax system. The bill includes provisions for application, verification, and potential future reviews by the joint legislative audit and review committee, with an implementation date of January 1, 2026, contingent on specific funding being provided in the omnibus appropriations act by June 30, 2025.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5768&Year=2025&Initiative=false