Foster Youth Tax Credit
Foster youth may qualify for the Foster Youth Tax Credit (FYTC) which provides up
to $1,117 per eligible individual or up to $2,234 if both primary taxpayer and spouse/RDP
qualify
The current and former foster youth must meet all the following requirements:
- 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
For more information please visit the California IRS website.