1040 Washington electronic filing information
State contact information
If you have specific questions about what you can e-file or about rejections you received, contact the state for more information.
Washington State Department of Revenue
P.O. Box 47468
Olympia, WA 98504-7468
Phone
: 360-763-7300 Email address
: Gautes@dor.wa.govState electronic filing details
E-filing information | Details |
|---|---|
E-filing mandate | WFTC Applications prepared by tax software must be filed electronically Capital Gains Tax Returns prepared by tax software must be filed electronically |
Accepts state-only filings | No. Federal return must be filed electronically and accepted before WA e-file can be processed by WADOR. |
Return types accepted | Working Families Tax Credit Application Capital Gains Tax Return |
Conditions for e-filing | Working Families Tax Credit amount must be greater than zero. Capital Gains - Refund, Zero balance, Balance due |
Direct deposit of refunds | Yes for Original application. No for Amended application. |
Accepted forms of payment | Balance due is possible only for Amended application. WA DOR will send an invoice to the applicant. Direct debit (EFW) is available for Capital Gains Tax Return. |
Signature requirements | Uses the same PIN used for federal return. |
Driver's license requirements | Optional |
Supports PDF attachments | Yes |
Tax years supported for e-filing | Working Family Tax Credit applications for tax years 2022 - 2024 will be accepted through December 31, 2025. Capital Gains tax returns for 2024 will be accepted through December 31, 2025. |
Special considerations | See modernized e-file Handbook for Software Developers and Transmitters - Washington State. |
