Throughout February to April 30, 2021, trained VITA volunteer tax preparers will help working families and individuals file their state and federal tax return and access the tax credits to which they are eligible. Households earning up to $57,000 in 2020 are eligible to use the free services.
Due to COVID-19, taxes will only be prepared using either a Virtual or Drop-off process. There will be NO face-to-face appointments with a tax preparation volunteer, as all sites remain closed.
Tax preparers will assist eligible filers to access the federal and state Earned Income Tax Credit.
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a tax credit for low- to moderate-income working families and individuals. The EITC can help you reduce your tax liability and, in many cases, save you money. To qualify for the EITC, you must have worked at least part of 2020 and meet certain income requirements.
The California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) is a refundable California state credit created by the governor and legislature in 2015 as a way to help low-income working families. The CalEITC is designed to be a supplement to the federal EITC, which has been around for decades. Eligible families and individuals just need to file their tax return in order to claim CalEITC and federal EITC. Last year, California established a Young Child Tax Credit (YCTC) for working parents with children under age 6 who qualify for CalEITC.
Together, these state and federal credits can put hundreds or even thousands of dollars back into the pockets of individuals and families.
New this year, eligible workers with an ITIN and income under $30,000 may now claim the CalEITC. Self-employed workers with 1099 forms and cash earnings also qualify.
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