Article: 50300

Overview

To qualify for the California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC), you must:

• Be at least 18 or have a qualifying child
• Have $1–$31,950 in earned income
• Have a valid SSN or ITIN for yourself, spouse/RDP, and any children
• Live in California over half the year
• Not be claimable as someone else’s dependent or qualifying child

Special Requirements for MFS/RDP Filers

• Must have a qualifying child who lived with you over half the year
• Must have lived apart from your spouse for the last 6 months OR
• Be legally separated with no cohabitation at year-end

Add Business Information for EIC

To add Business Information for EIC:

1. Go to the State taxes section.
2. Select I’d like to see the forms I’ve filled out or search for a form.
3. In the drop list, select California.
4. Select the General tab.
5. Select Business Information for Earned Income Credit to add and open the form.
6. Complete the form with your applicable information.
7. Click Save to apply changes.

Further Information

Visit ftb.ca.gov for complete CalEITC eligibility details.