Foster Youth Tax Credits

State Foster Youth Tax Credit:

The California state Foster Youth Tax Credit (FYTC) is available for Tax Year 2023, providing up to $1,117 per eligible individual or up to $2,234 if both primary taxpayer and spouse/ Register Domestic Partner qualify. FYTC may provide you with cash back or reduce any taxes you may owe.

The following are required by current and former foster youth:

• Qualify for the California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC)
• Were ages 18 to 25 at the end of the tax year
• Were in foster care at age 13 or older and placed through the California foster care system
• Claim the credit on the 2023 FTB 3514 form, California Earned Income Tax Credit, or follow the instructions on your tax software
• Satisfy foster care verification requirement

To see if you qualify, how to apply, or claim prior tax years, visit the FTB page.