California Renters Credit for my students.

Hello,

I'm from California and my kids are in UC Davis, CA and CSU Fullerton, CA . They live in an apartment outside the school and paying rent. They live there and they do not come home, except on holidays. Can I take the CA Renters credit in their tax return? They are both working and paying rent. Thank you in advance!

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Expert Alumni

Mar 19, 2023 5:27:56 AM

Yes. Your children can claim the renter's credit if they lived on their own and paid their own rent.

To qualify for the renter's credit, all of the following must apply:

You paid rent in California for at least 1/2 the year
The property was not tax exempt
Your California income was:
- $49,220 or less if your filing status is single or married/registered domestic partner (RDP) filing separately
- $98,440 or less if you are married/RDP filing jointly, head of household, or qualified widow(er)
You did not live with someone who can claim you as a dependent
You or your spouse/RDP were not given a property tax exemption during the tax year

See Nonrefundable renter’s credit

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