Working Families

Claim Up to $2,100: Complete Guide to the Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit (2024)

Childcare is expensive. For many families it is the second-biggest line item after housing.

Amount: Up to $2,100 (35% of $6,000 in expenses) Deadline: Apr 15, 2025 Location: United States

Get Up to $450 Back on Your New Mexico State Taxes: A Practical Guide to NM Credits and Rebates for Individuals

There are two kinds of money in the world: the kind you chase with side hustles, overtime shifts, and a mild sense of doom… and the kind you can get simply by filing your taxes correctly.

Amount: $10 to $450 depending on income, family size, and location Deadline: New Mexico income tax filing deadline (April 15) Location: New Mexico

Oregon Working Family Household and Dependent Care Credit

Refundable tax credit that reimburses a percentage of employment-related dependent care expenses for eligible Oregon households.

Type: Benefit Amount: Up to 60% of qualifying care expenses with a maximum credit of $3,000 per qualifying individual Deadline: Oregon income tax filing deadline (typically April 15) Location: Oregon

Washington Working Families Tax Credit: How to Get $300–$1,255 Back in Your Pocket

If you live in Washington and you work for a living, there’s a decent chance the state owes you money. Not a scam. Not a weird “program” that takes 90 minutes to understand.

Type: Benefit Amount: $300 to $1,255 depending on income, filing status, and number of qualifying children Deadline: April 15 each year (claims accepted up to three years later) Location: Washington