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anahicav9
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I was in foster care after the age of 13, why does it say $0 for foster youth credit?

 
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SharonD007
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I was in foster care after the age of 13, why does it say $0 for foster youth credit?

Assuming that you are referring to the CA Foster Youth Tax Credit (FYTC). If that's not what you are referring to, please reply back so we may assist you.

 

Check to make sure that you meet the qualifications for this credit. You must meet all of the eligibility requirements below to qualify for the CA Foster Youth Tax Credit (FYTC).

 

Current and former foster youth must meet all of the following requirements:

  • Qualify for the California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC)
  • Were ages 18 to 25 at the end of the tax year
  • Were in foster care at age 13 or older and placed through the California foster care system
  • Claim the credit on the 2025 FTB 3514 form, California Earned Income Tax Credit, or follow the instructions on your tax software
  • Satisfy foster care verification requirement.

For more information, refer to the CA Franchise Tax Board website: Foster Youth Tax Credit.

 

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user17717249627
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I was in foster care after the age of 13, why does it say $0 for foster youth credit?

We are having the same issue with the software.  I think it is a bug. 

DaveF1006
Employee Tax Expert

I was in foster care after the age of 13, why does it say $0 for foster youth credit?

To clarify, do you meet all of the qualification requirements that @SharonD007 mentions above. Read those, and reply back.

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