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California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) and Young Child Tax Credit (YCTC):

  • If a person makes $30,000 or less, they may qualify for the California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC). The CalEITC and YCTC are now available to taxpayers who do not have a Social Security Number, but file their taxes using an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN),regardless of their immigration status.
  • Website: [link to qualify] [link for general information

Golden State Stimulus:

California will provide the Golden State Stimulus payment to families and people who qualify. This is a one-time $600 or $1,200 payment per tax return. A person may receive this payment if they receive the California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) or file with an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

Golden State Stimulus 2: [link to updated stimulus information

Free Tax Preparation:

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA):

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to individuals who file simple returns and generally make $57,000 a year or less. This program offers IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals.