Yes, you may claim the Earned Income credit using this income.
IHSS income may now be excluded from gross income (excluded from taxation) and still be included as earned income for purposes of determining the California Earned Income Tax Credit.
CalEITC and Other Credits
California requires earned income to be able to claim the EIC. $1 of earned income allows computation of the credit if other requirements are met. See this California EIC computation link for additional information.
"Federal EIC computation allows Medicaid Waiver Payments in the computation of the EIC.
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{Edited | 3/14/2023 7:25 AM PST}
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