Didn't have any income at all in 2020 but was told to file zero income to be abe to receive the California pandemic relief

[kiki5454]

Really? I would look that up because I read, and filed, for several and the amount had to be $1.00. Maybe CA has a new rule to their stimulus only.. you are talking the 4th one, right?

[DMarkM1]

As kiki5454 states you need to have some earned income (job income) to qualify for the Golden State Stimulus.  Here is a link to the CA Tax Board page on the subject.