If I met all requirements with CA EITC why does it say I am not eligible?

[SabrinaD2]

There could be several reasons why you might be deemed ineligible despite meeting the general requirements. Here are a few possibilities:

1. Your earned income must be between $1 and $31,950
2. You must be at least 18 years old or have a child who qualifies. You must have lived in California for more than half of the tax year.
3. Filing Status: If you are married or in a registered domestic partnership (RDP) and filing separately, you must meet specific conditions, such as living apart from your spouse/RDP for the last 6 months of the tax year
4. You cannot be claimed as a dependent or qualifying child on someone else's tax return
5. You need a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) for yourself, your spouse/RDP, and any qualifying children
6.  You can also use the CalEITC calculator to verify your eligibility

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