Public Resources: Economic Impact Payments (EIPs)

Public Resources: Economic Impact Payments (EIPs)

Attention Californians:

Do you need help covering everyday expenses during the COVID-19 pandemic? You may be eligible for a tax-free Economic Impact Payment (EIP). These payments do not impact CalWORKs or CalFresh eligibility or benefits!

  • $1,200 per eligible adult
  • $2,400 per married couple
  • $500 per eligible child
  • Up to $3,400 for a family of four
Does your household have a dependent who is/was under 17 years old in 2019? Does your household have a taxable income more than $12,200 (single filer) or $24,400 (married filing jointly) in 2019? How do I receive my EIP payment?
Yes Yes You will need to file your 2019 income taxes to receive your EIP . By filing federal and state returns, you may also be eligible for cash-back federal and state Earned Income Tax Credits (EITCs), along with California’s new Young Child Tax Credit . That means more money in your pocket when you receive your income tax refund!
Yes No You may either file your 2019 income taxes or complete the IRS Non-Filer Tool. If you file your 2019 federal and state returns AND you have at least $1 of earned income, you may also be eligible for cash-back federal and state Earned Income Tax Credits (EITCs), along with California’s new Young Child Tax Credit . That means more money when you receive your income tax refund!
No Yes You will need to file your 2019 income taxes to receive your EIP. By filing federal and state returns, you may also be eligible for cash-back federal and state Earned Income Tax Credits (EITCs) . That means more money when you receive your income tax refund!
No No You can use the IRS Non-Filer Tool to receive your EIP. The Non-Filer Tool asks for some basic information and is a quick way to get your EIP!

Need to talk to someone?

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Dial 2-1-1 to talk to local representatives! In many cases, they can connect you with local tax prep resources.

Additional Filing Options

If you need to file a federal income tax return, consider these free options: https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free

If you need to file a state income tax return, consider this free option: https://www.ftb.ca.gov/file/ways-to-file/online/calfile/index.asp

Want to know the status of your income tax return or EIP?

Visit https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/get-my-payment to check the status of your EIP.

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Want to know more?

See these additional resources prepared by the IRS:

  • Consumer Financial Protection Bureau YouTube video: How to use the IRS non-filer tool
  • Internal Revenue Service YouTube video: Avoiding EIP scams
  • IRS EIP Frequently Asked Questions
  • IRS EIP webpage

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