California Foster Youth Tax Credit

1. Tax Prep Checklist: JBAY has developed a Tax Prep Checklist designed to help you gather all the documents you’ll need to file your taxes.
   
   
2. Self-Filing Guide: JBAY has developed a Self-Filing Guide that provides step-by-step instructions on how you can file your own taxes and successfully claim the $1,154 Foster Youth Tax Credit for FREE. Guide available the first week of February 2025.
   
   
3. One-On-One Appointment: If you’d like a little more help, you can also make a free one-on-one appointment with a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site. VITA sites are certified by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to assist low- and moderate-income taxpayers to file their taxes for free. View the VITA roster to locate a site.
   
   
4. Personal Assistance: Have questions or need more detailed assistance? Reach out to our friends at iFoster through phone (855-936-7837), email, or by filling out an online Need Request. iFoster will be able to help answer questions and provide individualized support.

Note: We do not recommend using a paid tax preparer. They often miss the Foster Youth Tax Credit (FYTC) because they are not aware of it. (They also cost money!) However, if you choose to use a paid tax preparer, make sure to take this one-pager with you to inform them about the FYTC.