Claiming Dependents For Paycheck In Washington
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Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming do not have state income tax. Most other states require employees to complete the W-4 for state taxes, unless the state imposes a flat income tax rate.
Who is eligible for the Child Tax Credit? Nearly all families with children qualify. Families will get the full amount of the Child Tax Credit if they make less than $150,000 (two parents) or $112,500 (single parent).
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.
Have a valid Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN). Lived in Washington a minimum of 183 days (over half the year). Are at least 25 and under 65 years of age OR have a qualifying child. Filed a federal tax return the year before they claim the credit.
Washington is one of a few states with no income tax, and there are no cities in the state that have local income taxes either.
Credit for Child and Dependent Care Expenses – a qualifying child must be under the age of 13 or permanently and totally disabled. A qualifying child is determined without regard to the exception for children of divorced or separated parents and the exception for kidnapped children.
Age. A qualifying child must be either: Under age 19 at the end of the tax year and be younger than you, the applicant, (or your spouse, if married filing jointly).
You can use IRS Form 8814 to report your child's income on your tax return instead of them filing a separate tax return. If you choose to include your child's income, the first $1,300 of their income isn't taxed, but the next $1,300 may be taxed at up to 10% in 2024.
If you want to get close to withholding your exact tax obligation, then claim 2 allowances for both you and your spouse, and then claim allowances for however many dependents you have (so if you have 2 dependents, you'd want to claim 4 allowances to get close to withholding your exact tax obligation).
Have a valid Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN). Lived in Washington a minimum of 183 days (over half the year). Are at least 25 and under 65 years of age OR have a qualifying child. Filed a federal tax return the year before they claim the credit.
