The Department of Revenue, Washington, is sending direct deposits of $1,290 to thousands of individuals who have claimed the Working Families Tax Credit for the tax year 2024. Here, we have discussed the payout amount, eligibility criteria, and much more.
If you are a resident of Washington, you may get this payment. Note that it is being received by taxpayers who meet the eligibility criteria and already have filed their taxes with a WFTC claim. One who claims it gets the payout within 21 days in their bank account.
Note that Washington’s DoR is sending the direct deposit to those taxpayers who have recently filed their state taxes for the tax year 2024. Maximum payments are received by those who owe zero taxes and meet all the eligibility requirements.
Who is getting Washington’s $1290 direct deposit?
The direct deposit of $1290 is being received by those taxpayers who have not owed any taxes, have filed their state returns for the tax year 2024, and have three or more qualifying children. The claim form for this is available from February 1, 2025, and many taxpayers have already received this payment.
The due date to claim the Working Families Tax Credit is December 31, 2028. But, it is highly recommended to you to claim this benefit now and get the direct deposit. If you file today, i.e., October 17, 2025, there is high speculation that you will have received this payment by November 7, 2025.
How much can one get by claiming WFTC?
The payout you can get by claiming WFTC depends on the filing status, income threshold, and number of qualifying children. If you don’t have any children, you file a return for tax year 2024 as single, and with the maximum income of $18,521, you can get up to $325.
To understand what you can get by claiming the Working Families Tax Credit, please refer to the table available below.
| Number of Qualifying Children | Income Limit | Maximum Credit | |||
| Single | Married Filing Separately | Married Filing Jointly | Head of Household | ||
| 0 | $18,591 | $18,591 | $25,511 | $18,591 | $325 |
| 1 | $49,084 | $49,084 | $56,004 | $49,084 | $640 |
| 2 | $55,768 | $55,768 | $62,688 | $55,768 | $965 |
| 3 or more | $59,899 | $59,899 | $66,819 | $59,899 | $1,290 |
Note that if the income threshold is exceeded, the benefit amount phases out gradually. In case of no child, 18% for each exceeding dollar is reduced; the same for one, two, and three or more qualifying children is 12%, 15%, and 18%, respectively.
Who is eligible to get Washington’s $1,290 direct deposit?
The eligibility requirements to claim the Working Families Tax Credit and get direct deposit of $1,290 are as follows:
- You must have lived at least 183 days in Washington in tax year 2024.
- Your age should be between 25 years and 64 years if you don’t have any children.
- There is no age limit for the single person or couple with a qualifying child.
- You have a valid SSN (Social Security Number) or ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number).
Additionally, you are required to meet the income threshold set by the Department of Taxation, Washington.
How to apply for the Washington $1,290 Direct Deposit?
To submit an application to get the Washington $1,290 direct deposit, please follow the instructions available below.
1). Visit the official website of the Working Family Tax Credit by visiting https://workingfamiliescredit.wa.gov/.
2). On the homepage, you will see an option that reads ‘Apply Now’ and get redirected to another webpage.
3). Now, you will see an option of ‘Apply online’; click on it to access the login page.
4). Sign in with your SAW User ID and password, and then click on the ‘Login with My DoR’ button to access the application.
5). Fill in the application form by claiming the WFTC and then the payment method as direct deposit to get the payout, and submit the application.
Disclaimer: The Washington $1,290 direct deposit information is for general awareness. Eligibility and payment dates are determined by official state authorities.
