Earned Income Tax Credit

What is CalEITC?

The California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) is a cash-back tax credit designed to put money in the pockets of low-income working families and individuals. The goal of CalEITC is to help working families with low incomes better afford fundamental necessities.

This credit has the potential to reduce the amount you owe or even increase your tax refund!

Who is Eligible?

  • Families with children ages 6 or under
  • Workers with income up to $30,000
  • Self-employed workers
  • Individuals whose income does not require them to file taxes
  • Individuals who have never claimed the credit
  • Seniors 65+ years old
  • Young adults between 18-24 years old

EITC Federal Credits

Californians that qualify for the CalEITC will likely also qualify for the Federal EITC. Applying the credit will help to significantly boost household income for eligible families and individuals. To get your cashback tax credits, simply file your 2019 state and federal tax returns.

Young Child Tax Credit

If you qualify for CalEITC and have a child under the age of 6, you may also qualify for the Young Child Tax Credit (YCTC). Together, these state credits can put hundreds or even thousands of dollars in your pocket.

Filing your state tax return is required to claim both of these credits.

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Interested in saving some money or getting money back this tax season?!

To learn about CalEITC, Call 2-1-1 or visit https://caleitc4me.org/

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Your Reimbursement May Be Less For The Following:
Family is authorized with a variable schedule

Variable schedules are reimbursed for the actual care hours provided that are within the hours authorized. The reimbursement will not exceed the amount billed by the provider or the full-time (FT) or part-time (PT) RMRC listed on the certificate for child care services. CDA will not reimburse for child absences, provider holiday or closure days on a variable schedule. If the full billed/invoiced amount is not paid, the parent is responsible for the difference directly to the provider.

Reimbursement of provider non-operation days/holidays

The number of reimbursable provider holidays and/or non-operation days is limited to a maximum of 10 days per fiscal year. Once these allowable limits are exceeded, reimbursement will be prorated for future closure days.

Reimbursement of registration fees, material fees, insurance fees

Fees for registration, material and/or insurance may be reimbursed if the current reimbursement amount does not exceed the Regional Market Rate Ceiling (RMRC). Reimbursement of these fees is limited to one (1) per child, per fiscal year and will be made in a single payment when requested on the child’s attendance record.

Note: For providers with programs that have multiple fees in one year or where it has been determined that the reimbursement amount exceeds the RMRC, the excess fees will be the responsibility of the parent.

License-exempt providers:

When childcare is authorized for a total of 30 or more hours per week the Full Time Weekly RMRC will be used. When childcare is authorized for a total of less than 30 hours per week the Part Time Hourly RMRC will be used.

View the State’s RMRC by county See the full program guidelines

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It seems like you might have a different need for child care services than the ones listed.

To receive your personal screening, please call our office: (619) 427-4411 ext. 1400