Survivors of Domestic violence are more stressed and challenged in trying to file taxes with their abusive partner. But thanks to the new Family Tax Credit law in Washington State, they will get their tax refund easily and securely.
The new Family Tax Credit law in Washington State helps Domestic violence survivors greatly
Most taxpayers have experienced stress during family tax credit filing season, especially domestic violence victims and survivors can be more stressful and difficult for them to file a family tax credit with their abuser.
This problem is one of the reasons that the direct cash for a family tax credit must be done and finally be launched this year.
The new Family Tax Credit law in Washington State is a new tax rebate of up to $1,200, depending on how many children can claim and the taxpayer’s income. Thanks to this new law, married couples who were separated because of domestic violence file separately. The new law ables domestic violence survivors to claim their Family Tax Credit much easier and safer.
There are still 230,000 who are qualified but have not claimed, probably because of these reasons
Financial abuse is one of the factors the abusers make it difficult for their abused partners to leave them. An example is claiming a family tax credit their partner is qualified for and can’t claim their income tax if filed separately.
The new family tax credit law directs cash support and will serve as the financial boost the domestic violence survivors need.
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