California Foster Youth Tax Credit
Young adults who have been in foster care got an average of $1,906 (or if they were parents, $5,343) when they filed taxes last year. Claim the new $1,117 Foster Youth Tax Credit along with other credits!
Additional Resources:
Phone:
916-651-8848
Weekdays, 8AM to 5PM
Email:
piar@dss.ca.gov
cdss.osi@dss.ca.gov (out-of-state inquiries)
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Qualifications for FYTC
Do you qualify for the California Foster Youth Tax Credit?
Current and former foster youth must meet all of the following requirements:
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Qualify for the California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC)
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Were ages 18 to 25 at the end of the tax year
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Were in California foster care at age 13 or older and placed through the California foster care system
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Claim the credit on the 2022 FTB 3514 form, California Earned Income Tax Credit, or follow the instructions on your tax software
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Satisfy foster care verification requirement