Golden State Stimulus

California authorized two stimulus payments to residents of the State in 2020. Golden State Stimulus I and Golden State Stimulus II.

To receive any of the Golden State Stimulus money, you will need to qualify.

Golden State Stimulus I Qualifications:

• Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC)
• Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

The Golden State Stimulus aims to:

• Support low-income Californians
• Help those facing a hardship due to COVID-19

For most Californians who qualify, you don’t need to do anything to receive the stimulus payment.

Golden State Stimulus II Qualifications:

• You Must have “Earned Income” in other words must have worked in 2020
• Your Income must be less than $75,000.

Income included in CA AGI | Generally, these are included in your CA AGI:

• Wages and Self-Employment income
• Tips
• Interest (e.g. savings account)
• Dividends
• Rental income
• Pension/retirement income
• Gains on a sale of property

Visit Income types for a list of the common types of income.

Income excluded from CA AGI | Generally, these are not included in your CA AGI:

• Social Security – SSA-1099
• CalWorks and CalFresh benefits
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)/State Supplementary Payment (SSP) and Cash Assistance
• Program for Immigrants (CAPI)
• State Disability Insurance (SDI) and VA disability benefits
• Unemployment income