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Senate adopts resolution declaring CalEITC Awareness Week; highlights reach and benefits of credit
Summary
Senate Concurrent Resolution 14 was adopted to mark California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) Awareness Week; sponsors highlighted the credit's reach, a $3,529 maximum credit for eligible filers, and recent return-to-taxpayer figures.
The California State Senate adopted Senate Concurrent Resolution 14, declaring Jan. 31 through Feb. 7 as California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) Awareness Week and urging outreach to increase uptake of the refundable credit.
Senator Anna Caballero introduced SCR 14, describing the CalEITC as a refundable credit that provides assistance based on household size and income and noting the maximum credit amount: "$3,529." She said the California Budget and Policy Center estimated that nearly 160,000 households in her district claimed over $39,000,000 through the CalEITC in 2021. Caballero cited the Franchise Tax Board’s 2024 figure that "$1,400,000,000 went back to Californians in 2024." She urged support for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites to help eligible filers claim the credit.
Senator Becker and Senator Rubio spoke in support on the floor, emphasizing the credit’s role as an anti‑poverty tool for working households. The transcript records a roll call of “Ayes, 33. No 0,” and the resolution was adopted. CAB 14 is ceremonial and aimed at increasing public awareness and utilization of existing tax credit programs rather than changing program rules or funding.
