This notice is being posted to inform you of various Federal and State tax credits and assistance that are available to you. Existing law, recently passed in 2023, requires us to post this notification. Please note, the district is not able to provide tax advice. If you have questions regarding this information, please speak directly with your tax preparer and/or tax preparation software company.
Based on your annual earnings, you may be eligible for the following assistance:
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Voluntary Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program – VITA is a free basic income tax return preparation program for federal and state personal income tax returns, managed by the IRS and operated by IRS partners and trained volunteers.
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Federal Earned Income Tax Credit (federal EITC) – The federal EITC is a refundable credit for low-income working individuals and families. It will not impact certain public assistance benefits and is typically NOT used to determine eligibility for Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, low-income housing, or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families payments.
To receive the federal EITC, you must file a federal tax return and complete the EITC form (found in the Federal Income Tax Return Booklet). For more information, visit
www.irs.gov.
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California Earned Income Tax Credit (California EITC) & Young Child Tax Credit (YCTC) – These are refundable credits for low-income working individuals and families. They are similar to the federal EITC and will not impact certain public assistance benefits.
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Foster Youth Tax Credit (FYTC) – The FYTC is a refundable credit for former and current foster youth between 18 and 25 years old who were in foster care at age 13 or older. The FYTC will not impact certain public assistance benefits.
To claim the California EITC, file a California Income Tax Return and complete the California EITC form (Form FTB 3514), attaching it to your return. For more details, visit
www.ftb.ca.gov
and enter “CalEITC” in the search box.
You may also be eligible to have both your federal and state tax returns prepared and filed for free using VITA services. For additional information on the free tax filing service, including location and hours, visit
www.ftb.ca.gov
and enter “VITA” in the search box.
Additionally, you may be eligible to e-file your California return directly with the Franchise Tax Board for free using CalFile. For more information, visit
www.ftb.ca.gov
and enter “CalFile” in the search box.
This notice is for informational purposes in accordance with Federal and State regulations. For questions or more information about any of the credits listed above, please contact your tax preparer, tax preparation software company, the Internal Revenue Service, or Franchise Tax Board.
