topic If I received a California Earned Income Credit for 2021 at age 72 why do I not qualify for it for 2022 because I'm over 65? in Deductions & credits

If I received a California Earned Income Credit for 2021 at age 72 why do I not qualify for it for 2022 because I'm over 65?

patrifkin — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:37:51 GMT

Reason given for why don't I qualify for the California Earned Income Credit is because I am over 65 per IRS rule. However I received it for 2021 at age 72?

Re: If I received a California Earned Income Credit for 2021 at age 72 why do I not qualify for it for 2022 because I'm over 65?

xmasbaby0 — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 21:36:23 GMT

https://www.ftb.ca.gov/about-ftb/newsroom/caleitc/eligibility-and-credit-information.html

Re: If I received a California Earned Income Credit for 2021 at age 72 why do I not qualify for i...

CatinaT1 — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 17:55:00 GMT

Do you meet the other qualifications for California Earned Income Credit? There is no age limit for the credit other than being at least 18 years old.

To qualify for CalEITC you must meet all of the following requirements during the tax year:

You’re at least 18 years old or have a qualifying child
Have earned income of at least $1.00 and not more that $30,000
Have a valid Social Security Number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) for you, your spouse, and any qualifying children
Live in California for more than half the filing year
Not be eligible to be claimed as a qualifying child of another taxpayer
Not be eligible to be claimed as a dependent of another taxpayer unless you have a qualifying child

Re: If I received a California Earned Income Credit for 2021 at age 72 why do I not qualify for i...

patrifkin — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 17:06:38 GMT

I sent a 2nd message that still has not been answered. I meet the CAI qualifications but TurboTax during the CA return process said I was not due to IRS age rules and it was filed and accepted.

How do I get this corrected?

Re: If I received a California Earned Income Credit for 2021 at age 72 why do I not qualify for i...

SantinoD — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 17:47:20 GMT

Since your tax return has already been filed, you cannot go back and make changes. You will need to file an Amendment to correct your State Tax Return.

TurboTax can help you file the Amendment, if needed. Use this link for steps on how to amend your state tax return.

To find out if you’re owed an additional refund, compare your refund/balance due amount from your original return with what you see after you prepare the amendment in TurboTax.