California Earned Income Tax Credit CalEITC

If you earned at least $1 and less than $30k in wages or self-employment income, you could be eligible for California's Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC). If you have a child under six, you could also be eligible for up to $1,000 with the Young Child Tax Credit (YCTC.) ITIN fliers are also eligible.

GET PAID JUST BY FILING. Didn't make enough to be required to file? Just file your taxes to get that cash-back credit! You can file ANY TIME OF YEAR to claim your refund.

What is it? The cash-back California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) is designed to put money in the pockets of low-income working people. You can use the money for anything…clothing, food, school supplies, electric bills, etc. 

How do I claim the credit? Just file your California tax return. You can file free yourself online or we can help. if it's during tax season. YOU CAN FILE AND CLAIM YOUR CREDIT ANY TIME OF YEAR!

I didn't know about the credit and didn't file last year. Can I still get last year's credit? If you already filed this year or think you may qualify for CalEITC in previous years, you can file an amended return up to three years back. 

I just learned about the credit. It looks like I can get cash-back, but it is now after tax season. How can I claim it?  You can file free online or with a virtual assistant any time of year and get your credit. There are also a few post-season and year-around free tax prep sites in Northern California. Call 800-500-4931 to learn more or find locations at: https://irs.treasury.gov/freetaxprep/
 
 

ATCAA is proud to be a partner of the CalEITC+ outreach team.  Every year, millions of dollars are left on the table because residents didn't know about the credit, or didn't know how to access the credit. Last year, over ONE MILLION DOLLARS came back into our foothill communities to those who need it most. This credit is proven to lift Californians out of poverty and strengthen our local economy.

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