Don't have a Social Security number? That's not an issue! In the state of California, you can still claim the California Earned Income Tax Credit if you possess an ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number), even if you are an undocumented worker. California has extended the eligibility for the California Earned Income Tax Credit to taxpayers with an ITIN, which includes undocumented workers. Individuals with an ITIN can now potentially qualify for both the CalEITC and the Young Child Tax Credit (YCTC).

The size of your refundable tax credit relies on your income and the number of individuals in your household.

  • Claiming the CalEITC makes you potentially eligible to receive a maximum of $285. So, if you opt to claim the CalEITC, you may qualify for a stunning sum of $285. .
  • If you are a parent with a single child, you can receive a maximum amount of $1,900. However, if you have a larger family, you become eligible for even greater financial support.
  • If your child possesses a Social Security identification, you might also be eligible for additional benefits under the federal Child Tax Credit. Moreover, if your child is in possession of a Social Security number, you may additionally meet the requirements for increased advantages through the government's Child Tax Credit initiative.

Note: The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services public charge rule does not classify tax credits such as the CalEITC and EITC as public benefits.

Requesting & Renewing an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)

If you do not currently possess an ITIN or require its renewal, the steps to follow in order to request or renew it are as follows:

  1. Complete Form W-7
  2. Please submit authentic and original documentation for the purpose of verifying your identity.
  3. Please enclose the duly filled Form W-7 along with your U.S. Tax Return and send it to the following address:

Internal Revenue Service
ITIN Operation
P.O. Box 149342
Austin, TX 78714-9342

Our community-focused organizations offer complimentary assistance in applying for an ITIN. These proficient professionals, certified by the IRS, are ready to aid you in completing the necessary W-7 forms, assembling the appropriate documentation, and verifying your identification.

Learn more by visiting IRS.gov

If there are any further inquiries, you may contact the IRS without incurring any charges by dialing 800-829-1040, provided you are within the borders of the United States. If there are any further inquiries, you may contact the IRS without incurring any charges by dialing 800-829-1040, provided you are within the borders of the United States.