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Tax season information for families 

California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) Now Covers Families Who File With ITINS

Legislation in 2020 expanded access to the California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) to ensure all California tax filers, specifically undocumented filers who file using an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) and are otherwise eligible, may qualify for the CalEITC and the Young Child Tax Credit. The new legislation also removes the requirement for an ITIN tax filer to have at least one child under the age of six to qualify for the CalEITC.

The amount of the refundable tax credit depends on a household’s income and its size:
  • Individuals with no children can receive up to $243.
  • Families with one child can receive up to $1,626. Larger families qualify for more.
Also, families with children younger than 6 years old may get up to an additional $1,000 from the Young Child Tax Credit.

Note: Tax credits, like the CalEITC and EITC, are not considered public benefits under the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services public charge rule.

Learn more about eligibility at
https://www.caleitc4me.org/. This site is also available in Spanish, has FAQS, and weekly and monthly benefits calculators.

Golden State Stimulus

California will provide the Golden Status Stimulus payment to families and people who qualify. This is a one-time $600 or $1,200 payment. You may receive this payment if you receive the California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) or file with an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN). The Golden State Stimulus aims to:
  • Support low-income Californians
  • Help those facing a hardship due to COVID-19
For most Californians who qualify, you don’t need to do anything to receive the stimulus payment.

Learn more and help educate families about the Golden State Stimulus.
English: https://www.ftb.ca.gov/about-ftb/newsroom/golden-state-stimulus/help.html
Spanish: https://www.ftb.ca.gov/about-ftb/newsroom/golden-state-stimulus/help-es.html

Local Free Tax Preparation Assistance

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This year United Way of San Luis Obispo County is offering a COVID friendly Drop-Off VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program. This service is available for anyone with a household income less than $57,000 at no cost. VITA allows filers to have their tax returns prepared and filed by an IRS Certified volunteer for free!

How it works:
  1. Taxpayer schedules appointment to drop off tax documents
  2. Documents are delivered to tax preparer
  3. Preparer will call taxpayer if they have questions regarding the return
  4. Taxpayer will be notified when return is complete, and all documents will be returned to taxpayer
Drop-Off is by appointment only. Appointments are available at the Oceano Community Center on Wednesdays from 3pm to 5pm and Saturdays from 10am to Noon. Click here to learn more and make an appointment, https://www.unitedwayslo.org/taxes


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Please visit this webpage to learn more and access resources for family in San Luis Obispo County.

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This quick and easy reference guide contains contact information along with a brief description of numerous resource centers available for families in San Luis Obispo County. The list of supporting organizations include pregnancy support, homeless resources, mental health and much more.
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We invite you to download our 2020 Directory of Family Resource Centers and share it with your colleagues and clients.


Local Child Development Support Services

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Help Me Grow is a county-wide system that supports children and their families by providing free developmental screenings and linkages to services that promote optimal growth. 

Any child ages birth through 5 years old who is a SLO County resident is eligible. All services are provided free of charge. Contact SLO Help Me Grow:
(805) 544-4355 x282

slohmg@capslo.org
slohelpmegrow.org

Help Boost the Importance of Well Child Visits!

In California, 70% of children with developmental delays aren't detected until the child enters kindergarten. When developmental delays are identified early, interventions are more effective and yield greater life-long outcomes. 

Please encourage families to schedule their well-child checkups and request a developmental screening with their well-child visits. Graphics like the one below can be found here and incorporated into your organization's social marketing.
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The Health Access Training Project is a project of First 5 of San Luis Obispo County which advocates for quality programs and services to support children from prenatal to age five, ensuring that every child is healthy and ready to learn in school.

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