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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!



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:

  • Qualify for the California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC)

  • Were ages 18 to 25 at the end of the tax year

  • Were in California foster care at age 13 or older and placed through the California foster care system

  • Claim the credit on the 2022 FTB 3514 form, California Earned Income Tax Credit, or follow the instructions on your tax software

  • Satisfy foster care verification requirement



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:

916-651-8848Weekdays, 8AM to 5PM

Email:

piar@dss.ca.govcdss.osi@dss.ca.gov (out-of-state inquiries)

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