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California Earned Income Tax Credit (caleitc) And Young Child Tax Credit (yctc)

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Provided by CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FRANCHISE TAX BOARD (FTB)

Descriptions

Offers child tax information.

More information:

California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC)- is a refundable tax credit meant to help low- to moderate-income people and families.

Young Child Tax Credit (YCTC), here- Gives low- to moderate-income working parents of pre-school-aged children additional assistance.

Eligibility

California Earned Income Tax Credit(CalEITC): An adult, or a person with a qualifying child, who has a valid SSN or ITIN (for them, their spouse, and all qualifying children), earned income, and an AGI may qualify for CalEITC.

Live in California for more than half the filing year

Young Child Tax Credit (YCTC): If an individual qualifies for CalEITC and has a child who was under the age of six as of the end of the tax year, they likely qualify for YCTC as well.

Application Process

To qualify for the CalEITC and YCTC, file state income tax return with FTB to possibly receive the credits.

Documents

Documents needed to file tax return:
-Proof of income including W-2s and 1099
-Documentation of deductible expenses
-Form of Government Identification
-Social Security Card for each family member
-Account and routing numbers for checking or savings accounts for direct deposit and a faster refund
-Health Insurance Marketplace Statement (1095-A, B, and/or C)
-Copy of last year's tax returns, if available

Fees

No fee

Service Areas

  • State of California

Phone

https://www.ftb.ca.gov/file/pers Website

Hours

Website available 24/7.

Website

http://www.ftb.ca.gov

Disabilities Access

Not applicable

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Listing Managed by: United Ways of CA | Print Listing

Information last updated: 2025-07-31T00:00:00

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