I cant get my 60$ credit on my CA return

[mollyshult]

for 1/2 year renting.

[MollsBBU]

What is your filing status?

[MollsBBU · Accepted solution]

The California renter's credit amount is $60 for filers that are single or married/RDP filing separately or $120 for head of household, widow(er), married/RDP filing jointly.

So, your refund amount is based on your filing status as long as you satisfy all of the following stipulations:

1. You were a California resident for the entire year.
2. Your California adjusted gross income (AGI) is:
   • $39,062 or less if your filing status is single or married/RDP filing separately.
   • $78,125 or less if you are married/RDP filing jointly, head of household, or qualified widow(er).
3. You paid rent for at least half the year for property in California that was your principal residence.
4. The property you rented was not exempt from California property tax.
5. You did not live with another person for more than half the year (such as a parent) who claimed you as a dependent.
6. You were not a minor living with and under the care of a parent, foster parent, or legal guardian.
7. You or your spouse/RDP was not granted a homeowner's property tax exemption during the tax year.
   • You may still qualify for the credit if your spouse/RDP claimed a homeowner's exemption and you maintained a separate residence for the entire year.