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(1) A working families' tax credit, in the form of a refund of tax due under this chapter and chapter 82.12 RCW, is provided to eligible low-income persons for sales and use taxes paid under this chapter and chapter 82.12 RCW after January 1, 2022.
The department must assess the implementation of the working families' tax credit in a report to the legislature to identify administrative or resource issues that require legislative action. The department must submit the report to the finance committee of the house of representatives and the ways and means committee of the senate within 18 months of the implementation of the program. The report must also be made available on the public website of the department.
The department must submit a report to the finance committee of the house of representatives and the ways and means committee of the senate on a biennial basis. The report must include relevant data collected from administration of the working families' tax credit, including demographic data, as well as a quantitative summary of challenges and success of program administration. The report must also be made available on the public website of the department. The first report under this subsection is due December 31, 2025, and every two years thereafter.
This act takes effect January 1, 2024.