The IRS Direct File program presents an opportunity to make sure fewer people miss out on their Working Families Tax Credit

A small investment in this federal tax filing program would make claiming the Working Families Tax Credit virtually automatic

By Leila Reynolds | June 12, 2024

Newly arrived refugees and asylum seekers are essential to Washington

Local and state governments must provide them with adequate services and support their integration into our communities and economy

By Kaitie Dong | June 04, 2024

Statement on new estimates for 2024’s capital gains tax revenues

The capital gains excise tax is an essential funding source for early learning and education

By Misha Werschkul | May 22, 2024

The 2024 legislative session’s small victories

The enacted supplemental budget allocates amounts for many of our legislative priorities, although less than needed

By Molly Webster | April 04, 2024

Visualizing the Working Families Tax Credit’s first-year impact

The successes and shortcomings of Washington's state tax credit in 2023

By Molly Webster | March 11, 2024

Legislative budget proposals miss the mark

Lawmakers fail to include funding to promote economic justice

By Molly Webster | February 29, 2024

New state revenue forecast shows ongoing need for progressive revenue

Modest increase in revenue doesn’t keep up with community needs

By Molly Webster | February 15, 2024

A year into the Working Families Tax Credit’s launch, we are seeing impactful results

Combined, the federal EITC and WFTC put an average of almost $3,000 back into the pockets of Washington families and individuals with lower incomes last year

By Leila Reynolds & Tracy Yeung | February 01, 2024