California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC)
Run by California Franchise Tax Board, a state agency
California's state EITC stacks on top of the federal EITC for working Californians with low income. Also includes the Young Child Tax Credit ($1,117) and Foster Youth Tax Credit.
- Award
- Up to $3,529 (plus federal EITC)
- Deadline
- Annual, April 15 tax filing
- Run by
- California Franchise Tax Board
- State
Who it's for
- CA resident
- Earned income under $30,950 (single) or $30,950 (married)
- Filed CA state tax return
California Franchise Tax Board decides who gets help.
How to apply
You apply on the program's own website. GrantLantern doesn't process applications. We link you straight to the source.
Apply at ftb.ca.govOpens in a new tab. GrantLantern is not affiliated with this program.
California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) is one option. What else may help?
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Where this comes from
Details are based on the program's official information. California Franchise Tax Board decides who is eligible, not GrantLantern. Check current requirements on their site before you apply.