Washington made history in 2021 when the legislature passed and funded the Working Families Tax Credit (WFTC), a first-of-its-kind policy for the state. Since applications opened last year, the WFTC has already put millions back into the pockets of working people in our state.
From young college students to seniors still in the workforce, people with low incomes are all trying to make ends meet. More than half of 18-24 year olds across WA cannot meet their basic needs, and the young people who would benefit from this expansion are more likely to be people of color or impacted by the foster care system. More seniors are working now than at any time in the last 25 years, and social security is not enough to cover the basics.
However, the current age range for childless workers limits WFTC cash to those who are 25-65 years old. HB 1075 would expand the age range so that all filers 18 and older can access the WFTC, reaching more young adults and seniors.
Tell your lawmakers: support HB 1075 to give lifesaving cash to more people who need it to meet their basic needs! There shouldn't be an age limit on the Working Families Tax Credit, because there isn't an age limit on poverty. |
