Find out how much you could get back.

The CalEITC is a refundable tax credit that can increase your tax refund or decrease the amount of taxes you owe. The amount of the CalEITC depends on your household status, income, and family size.

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How much did you earn from your California job(s) in 2020?

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This includes wages, salaries, tips, and other employee compensation if such amounts are subject to California withholding. It also includes money you earned from self-employment.

What is your Filing Status?

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-- Select One -- Single Married Filing Joint Married Filing Separately Qualifying Widow(er) Head of Household

How many qualifying children do you have?

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-- Select One -- 0 1 2 3 or More

What was your total income in 2020 or 2019? Because so many people have been hit hard economically by the pandemic, the federal government is allowing taxpayers to use their 2019 earned income to qualify for the federal EITC in the 2020 tax year if that 2019 income is more than their 2020 income.

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Are a U.S. citizen or resident alien, and have a valid Social Security Number File taxes with an ITIN – Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (Tax filers with an ITIN may now qualify for the CalEITC and the Young Child Tax Credit – YCTC) During 2020, lived in the U.S. more than 6 months Also lived in California more than 6 months in 2020 Are at least 25 years old, but under 65 Cannot be claimed as a dependent on someone else's tax return Did not have investment income greater than $3,882 in 2020 Had a child under 6 years of age as of December 31, 2020 (This qualifies you for the California Young Child Tax Credit – YCTC)

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Note: This is an estimated report based on the information you provided in the calculator. It's possible your results will vary when you fill out your tax return. Other income or expenses not accounted for above (including, but not limited to, unemployment income, alimony and moving expenses), could change the amount of, or affect your eligibility to claim these credits.

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If you qualify for the CalEITC you likely qualify for the Golden State Stimulus!

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