Federal Credits
State Credits
Stimulus
Miscellaneous
Abbreviations
100

Credit that helps families with qualifying children get a tax break

What is the Child Tax Credit? 

100

The amount I can earn from the CalEITC? 

Up to $3027 (depending on income and family size)

100

The amount of the first economic payment for individuals.

What is $1,200.00?

100

This persona has income, children and is not married

What is persona #4: Head of Household? 

100

ITIN

Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers

200

The amount you can earn from the CTC for Children ages 6-17 for tax year 2021.

What is $3000?


200

Must file a CA state return 

Qualifies for CalEITC (available to families making less than $30,000)

Has at least one child under age 6 

What are the YCTC Requirements?

200

The tax return year you need to file taxes to receive 1st and 2nd economic payment

What is the 2020 tax return?

200

File form 1040-X electronically for 2019 or 1040 and 1040-SR for year 2020

How do I file an amended return?

200

EITC 

What is Earned Income Tax Credit?


300

Both parents are able to claim child on a tax return, the parent __________ will receive the CTC.

What is the parent with the higher AGI? 

300

Free tax preparation sites that can help clients apply for or renew an ITIN without needing to mail original documents. 

What are Certifying Acceptance Agents (CAAs)?

300

You _______ receive the 3rd economic payment if you are a dependent of another taxpayer.

What is can't?


300

California Tax returns include a penalty for residents that do not have this, $800 for adults and $400 per minor

What is healthcare mandate?

300
VITA

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance

400

Monthly payments the IRS began distributing on July 15th. 

What is the advance Child Tax Credit payments?

400

The EITC is a federal tax credit, and the CalEITC is the sate tax credit. Each has their own rules, regulations. 

What is the difference between EITC and CalEITC?

400

By _________ you might be eligible to receive some money back from a 3rd economic impact payment if you haven't claimed it. 

What is Oct. 15th?

400

Filing status of a taxpayer whose spouse has died in the prior two tax years AND they have a qualifying dependent.

What is qualifying Widow/Widower?

400

AGI

Adjusted Gross Income

500

This is not required to be eligible for the CTC. 

What is income?

500

The maximum earned income requirement for EITC you earn with 3+ children if filing jointly and single.

What is $57,414 jointly and 51,464 single?

500

The AGI amount for a taxpayer filing as head of household not to receive the 3rd economic payment?

What is $120,000?

500

Those with ITIN's qualify for these credits.

What are the CalEITC, The Golden State Stimulus and Child Tax Credits for the children that have a SSN?

500

EIP

Economic Impact Payments

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