Other Tax Credits

Young Child Tax Credit

Tax year 2025: up to $1,189

You many qualify for the Young Child Tax Credit if:

• Your earned income is below the annual threshold (under $32,900 in 2025) and
• You have a qualifying child under age 6

To claim the YCTC, you must file your state tax return and claim the CalEITC or use FTB form 3514.

Foster Youth Tax Credit

Tax year 2025: up to $1,189

You many qualify for the Foster Youth Tax Credit if:

• Your earned income is below the annual threshold (under $32,900 in 2025) and
• Were age 18 to 25 at the end of the tax year
• Were in foster care at age 13+ and placed through the California foster care system
• Meet the foster care verification requirement

To claim the FYTC, you must file your state tax return and claim the CalEITC or use FTB form 3514.

Federal Earned Income Tax Credit

Tax year 2025: up to $8,046 for a family with 3 or more qualifying children

You may qualify for the federal EITC if:

• You have earned income
• Your investment income is below the limit ($11,950 for tax year 2025)
• You have a valid SSN by the due date of your return (including extensions)
• You were a U.S. citizen or a resident alien all year

To claim the EITC, you must file Form 1040, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return even if you are not required to file.

Seniors age 65+ should use form 1040-SR.

Federal Child Tax Credit

Tax year 2025: $2,200 per qualifying child

You may qualify for the Child Tax Credit if:

• You (or your spouse, if married filing jointly) and each qualifying child have a valid SSN (issued before the due date of the tax return, including extensions) 
• Your annual income is not more than $200,000 ($400,000 if filing a joint return)

Qualifying children:

• Are under 17 at the end of the tax year.
• Do not provide more than half of their own support for the tax year.
• Lived with you for more than half the tax year.
• Are claimed as a dependent on your return.
• Did not file a joint return for the year
• Are a U.S. citizen, U.S. National or a U.S. resident alien.

To claim the Child Tax Credit, enter your children and other dependents on Form 1040 and attach a Schedule 8812.