Eligibility - residency
To qualify for this refund, you must be a resident of Washington, which means that you must be physically present and reside in Washington for at least 183 days during the tax year. Applicants not physically present in Washington state for at least 183 days are not eligible for the refund.
If you are in the military, and live outside of Washington state, but are married filing jointly, and have a spouse that resides in Washington, you’re still eligible and should apply.
Yes. If you are married filing jointly on your federal tax return, only the primary applicant must be a resident of Washington for at least 183 days to be eligible for the refund.
Yes. An individual who is physically present and resides in Washington for at least 183 days and does not commute back to their state of residence will generally be considered to “reside” in Washington and is a Washington resident for WFTC residency purposes.
Yes. The term “reside” does not require that an individual have a physical address in Washington, just that Washington is the place they reside. If you are experiencing homelessness, you may check the box that you are opting out of providing your primary residence.
Individuals or their families who are experiencing homelessness may demonstrate that they “reside” in Washington by providing proof of their residency via a letter from a community organization or shelter affirming: (1) the community organization or shelter knows and can identify the individual, (2) the individual has resided in a particular area in Washington (which the organization or shelter will describe), and (3) the individual has resided in this area at least 183 days during the period for which the refund is being claimed.