VITA Knowledge Check

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Required Field 1. Taxpayers without a filing requirement should still file if any of the following is true:
Required Field 2. Individuals who have a federal Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) may qualify for the California Earned Income Tax Credit and the Young Child Tax Credit. (True or False)
Required Field 3. What qualifies an individual to receive the Foster Youth Tax Credit?
Required Field 4. California does not allow the deduction of Tip and/or Overtime compensation. (True or False)
Required Field 5. What California tax return would be used if all of the taxpayer’s income came from California, but they lived in Oregon?
Required Field 6. The flat penalty amount for an adult without Health Care coverage in California is:
Required Field 7. The maximum above-the-line deduction of car loan interest for California is:
Required Field 8. What form is required when a taxpayer qualifies for CalEITC?
Required Field 9. What is the total maximum income to claim California Earned Income Tax Credit?
Required Field 10. A taxpayer with a dependent child under the age of 6 and has no earned income, can qualify for the Young Child Tax Credit. (True or False)
Required Field 11. What California form is required if there are differences between federal and state law regarding income or deductions?
Required Field 12. If the standard deduction was claimed for the federal return, the California return must also claim the standard deduction. (True or False)
Required Field 13. California’s Standard Deductions for Single is:
Required Field 14. California’s personal exemption deductions for a single filer in 2025 is:
Required Field 15. The Franchise Tax Board General hotline (800-852-5711) is the phone number to give to Taxpayers with questions regarding their California state taxes. (True or False)