Low-income people can reduce or eliminate the amount of federal income taxes they pay by claiming the Earned Income Tax Credit on their 2014 income tax returns. Some may even qualify for a lump-sum payment if the credit exceeds the amount of taxes owed.
Last year, the average Earned Income Tax Credit refund in our state was $2,145 per person. Many Washington households, including seniors, those with lower incomes, and non-English speaking residents, do not know they are eligible or how to claim the credit.
Governor Jay Inslee proclaimed tomorrow, Jan. 30 “Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day in Washington State” as part of a nationwide effort to increase awareness of the underused tax credit and how to apply for it.
“By raising awareness and providing information about free tax preparations sites around the state, we’re helping families and individuals, and giving a boost to our economy,” Inslee said.
Read more of the release from the Department of Commerce NR_1292015_EITC.
Click here to see the EITC Day Proclamation 2015.
