California Earned Income Tax Credit
Franchise Tax Board
Up to $3,756
A refundable California tax credit for working people and families with earned income up to the published annual cap.
What you could receive
Up to $3,756 for tax year 2025, depending on earned income and qualifying children
Up to $3,756 in potential benefit
Published range: $302 to $3,756
For tax year 2025, FTB published a maximum CalEITC of $3,756 and a maximum earned-income limit of $32,900. Amounts depend on qualifying children. Claim it on a California return with FTB 3514. Tax year 2026 tables were not posted at verification. This site does not treat the $32,900 figure as a current-year engine rule.
Who may qualify
Not every requirement is listed here. Confirm the full rules with the program administrator.
Location / service area
Statewide in California
Important requirements
Purchase timing requirement is unclear. Confirm with the program administrator.
Timing / preapproval
Preapproval not required
Effective dates: Jan 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025
Last verified: Sep 6, 2026 · Confidence: High
Official sources
Related programs
May need to be used in sequence with
Young Child Tax CreditYoung Child Tax Credit generally requires CalEITC qualification, with a published zero-income exception.
Eligibility is based on published program information and the details you provide. Program rules, funding and availability can change. Always confirm eligibility with the official program administrator.