I am over 65 years old. I have surpassed the age of 65.

There is a significant population of older individuals who desire or require ongoing employment. If you fall into this category and are actively working beyond the age of 65, and if your annual earnings amount to $30,950 or below, you may be deemed qualified for the CalEITC program. The CalEITC, or California Earned Income Tax Credit, provides financial assistance to eligible individuals who fulfill the specified criteria mentioned above. Discover if you qualify and get an estimate of your credit by utilizing our handy calculator.

The amount of the refundable tax credit that is available to you is determined by your income and the size of your household. This means that the specific amount of the refundable tax credit that you may receive will vary based on these factors.

• The CalEITC program offers individuals the opportunity to receive up to $285. The federal EITC provides an opportunity to receive an additional $600.
• If you are a parent with a single child, the CalEITC program offers the opportunity to receive a maximum of $1,900 in financial assistance. and receiving up to $3,995 from the federal EITC, Larger households are eligible for increased benefits. Larger families are entitled to a higher amount of benefits.
• If your child is under 6 years old, you can receive an extra amount of up to $ 1,117the Young Child Tax Credit provides financial support to parents with young children. The program aims to alleviate the financial burden on families by offering tax credits. You have the potential to receive a maximum of $2,000 per child through the federal Child Tax Credit (or a lower amount if you have already been receiving monthly Child Tax Credit payments). You may be eligible for up to $2,000 per child via the federal Child Tax Credit (or a reduced amount if you have been receiving monthly Child Tax Credit payments).

In addition, there might be other opportunities for you to be eligible for various state tax credits and benefits.

• If you have reached the age of 65 or you are older, you have the opportunity to avail an additional state tax exemption. If you have reached the age of 65 or you are older, you have the opportunity to avail an additional state tax exemption.
• If you are aged 62 or above and have an annual income equal to or below $51,762, you have the opportunity to request a deferral of property tax payment for your primary residence. Learn more here.
• You may potentially meet the criteria for participation in the CalFresh program food aid and additional public support.
• If you are 65 years of age or older, you have the potential to be eligible for a federal tax credit. In case you fall into this age range, there is a possibility that you might meet the criteria for receiving a federal tax credit.

To be eligible for tax credits, it is necessary to submit your tax returns. Moreover, senior citizens residing in California are entitled to free assistance with their taxes throughout the entire state.

• AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides complimentary tax preparation services and operates over 5,000 sites each year in various locations, such as neighborhood libraries, malls, banks, community centers, and senior centers, to assist individuals during the tax filing period. Visit AARP.org/TaxAideFor further details, kindly contact 888-OUR-AARP (888-687-2277).
• Tax Assistance Program for Senior Citizens provides complimentary assistance with taxes for individuals who are at least 60 years old.