Volunteer Income Tax Assitance (VITA)
VITA focuses on helping community members that face the largest barriers to tax services. This includes community members living in poverty, living with disabilities, who speak English as a second language, or don't have transportation.
Use this Tax Prep Checklist to help you prepare so you are ready to file and maximize your refund.
You can also reach your financial goals through My Money Path provided by United Ways of California.
File your Taxes Online with MyFreeTaxes.org
- Self-File Autoservicio
- Check the Status of Refund Verificar el estado de su reembolso
Make an Appointment with Project Scout
- *Appointments for 2024 are closed for now, please refer to the Project Scout Website for updates*
- In Person Appointments
- Visit https://seniorscouncil.org/project-scout/
- Project SCOUT offers a “Facilitated Self-Assistance” (FSA) http://tinyurl.com/SCOUTFSA
- Tax Information
- Tax Credits
- CalEITC
- YTC
- ITIN Information
- Tax Credits
Updates for Taxes Paid in 2023
California Earned Income Tax
California Earned Income Tax (CalEITC) is a cash tax credit that puts money back into the pockets of California’s working families and individuals. In its first year, CalEITC boosted the income of about 385,000 families, who shared almost $200 million from the cash credit. CalEITC helps working families get ahead. Studies show that young children in households that receive the EITC do better in school, are more likely to attend college, and earn more, brightening the future of the next generation.
| Number of Qualifying Children | CA Maximum Income | CalEITC (up to) | IRS EITC (up to) |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | $30,950 | $285 | $600 |
| 1 | $30,950 | $1,900 | $3,995 |
| 2 | $30,950 | $3,137 | $6,604 |
| 3 or more | $30,950 | $3,529 | $7,430 |
Young Child Tax Credit Expansion
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Maximum amount of Credit of $1,117 for tax year 2023.
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Credit starts to phase out as earned income exceeds the threshold amount of $25,775 and completely phases out at $30,932.
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For individuals with no earned income, there is a cap of $33,497 for the net losses.
Foster Youth Tax Credit
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Maximum amount of credit for tax year 2023 is $1,117 per individual.
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Refundable Credit
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Credit starts to phase out as earned income exceeds the threshold amount of $25,775 and completely phases out at $30,932.
Eligibility
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Was in foster care placement while 13 years of age or older
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Is between the ages of 18 to 25 by the end of tax year
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Is eligible to claim CalEITC in the taxable year of credit
Become a Volunteer!
Help families become economically stable.
Steps to become a VITA Volunteer:
1. Complete VITA application HERE.
2. Complete 25-30 hours of IRS Training
3. Set a schedule with your VITA site
4. Volunteer 1-2 shifts per week
But most importantly, change someone's life.
