State tax filing
Califonia offers credit to renters who fulfill all of these requirements:
- Paid rent in California for at least half the year
- Made $43,533 or less (single or married/registered domestic partner (RDP) filing separately) or $87,066 or less (married/RDP filing jointly, head of household, or qualified widow(er))
- Didn’t live with someone who can claim them as a dependent
- Weren’t given a property tax exemption during the tax year
You’ll get $60 if you’re single or married/RDP filing separately or $120 if you’re married/RDP filing jointly, head of household, or qualified widow(er). You can claim this credit when you file your state tax return. You will claim the credit by completing Schedule H in your California return.
Please revisit the interview questions in California. You will get to the section titled "Take a look at California credits and taxes". Once there click on "Renter's Credit" as illustrated below.
