California franchise tax board golden state stimulus tracker

California franchise tax board golden state stimulus tracker

It's Your Money. Claim It.

California Cares

The Middle Class Tax Refund program provides rapid cash support to millions Californians. 

The majority of Middle Class Tax Refund payments will range from $250 to $1200.  If you already filed your 2020 taxes, there are no extra steps to take.

Find out how much you will receive here.

The Golden State Stimulus I and II were released in 2021 in amounts ranging from $600 to $1200. GSS I and GSS II recipients are scheduled to receive their Middle Class Tax Credit first. For more information about GSS I and II, please contact the Franchise Tax Board.

Do I Qualify for the Middle Class Tax Refund?

You are eligible for the Middle Class Tax Refund if you:

  • Filed your 2020 tax return by October 15, 2021

  • Meet the California adjusted gross income (CA AGI) limits described on the Middle Class Tax Refund page

  • Were not eliglible to be claimed as a dependent in the 2020 tax year

  • Were a California resident for six months or more of the 2020 tax year

  • Are a California resident on the date the payment is issued

California franchise tax board golden state stimulus tracker

California franchise tax board golden state stimulus tracker

How Do I Get My Middle Class Tax Refund?

Eligibility is based on your 2020 tax return.

You simply need to file your taxes to receive the stimulus payment.

California franchise tax board golden state stimulus tracker

California franchise tax board golden state stimulus tracker

California franchise tax board golden state stimulus tracker

When Will I Get My Middle Class Tax Refund?

The California Franchise Tax Board will issue payments until the end of this year. Payments will be issued separately from your individual state tax refund via direct deposit or prepaid debit card.

For more information visit the State of California Franchise Tax Board.

For Questions, call the Franchise Tax Board1-800-542-9332
Weekdays, 8 AM to 5 PM

You already filed your 2020 taxes.

You don't need to do anything. You will receive your payment by direct deposit or prepaid debit card.

You filed your 2020 taxes and meet certain income guidelines.

You don't need to do anything. You will receive your payment by direct deposit or prepaid debit card.

I have not filed my 2020 tax return. What should I do?

How do I know if I get the Golden State stimulus?

Check if you qualify for the Golden State Stimulus II.
Filed your 2020 taxes by October 15, 2021..
Had a California Adjusted Gross Income (CA AGI) of $1 to $75,000 for the 2020 tax year. ... .
Had wages of $0 to $75,000 for the 2020 tax year..
Been a California resident for more than half of the 2020 tax year..

How do I track my stimulus?

To find the amounts of your Economic Impact Payments, check: Your Online Account: Securely access your individual IRS account online to view the total of your first, second and third Economic Impact Payment amounts under the “Economic Impact Payment Information” section on the Tax Records page.

Can the Franchise Tax Board take my Golden State stimulus?

Offsets/Withholding: The stimulus payment is not taxable for California state income tax purposes. The stimulus payment will not be subject to offset for debts owed to Franchise Tax Board or other government agencies.

When was Golden State Stimulus 2 sent out?

The final round of Golden State Stimulus II payments by ZIP code are going out now. Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, marks the end of the final batch of payments sent by mail for ZIP codes that end with the last three digits of 928 through 999, the Franchise Tax Board said.