Why don't I qualify for the California Earned Income Tax credit? I read all of the requirements and it looks like I meet them.

[brett-91-hockey]

Here are my details: I earned approximately $20,000 in W-2 wages in California I lived in California for the entire year I am over 18 years old I am being claimed as a dependent on someone else’s federal return I am not filing Form 2555 or 2555-EZ I have no qualifying children As I understand it, CalEITC eligibility allows dependents to claim the credit, even if they are ineligible for the federal EITC. Could you please help me confirm how to correct this?

[SharonD007]

You don't qualify for the CA EITC if you are claimed as a dependent on someone else's return without a qualifying child.  Please review the eligibility requirements below:

• You’re at least 18 years old or have a qualifying child
• Have earned income of at least $1 and not more than $31,950
• Have a valid Social Security Number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) for you, your spouse/RDP, 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.

Refer to the CA FTB website CA EITC Eligibility and credit information.