SPOKANE, Wash. — As the cost of living continues to rise across Washington state, thousands of eligible families in Spokane County are missing out on a tax credit program that could put hundreds or even thousands of dollars back in their pockets.
The Washington Working Families Tax Credit, designed to help offset rising costs statewide, opened applications for the 2025 tax year just over a month ago. However, the Washington State Department of Revenue reports that approximately 9,000 eligible people in Spokane County have yet to apply for this year’s credit.
The situation is even more concerning when looking at previous years. Since the program’s inception in 2022, nearly 15,000 eligible people in Spokane County have not applied for credits from earlier years, despite the program’s retroactive nature…