Earned Income Tax Credit and your W-2

January 30, 2017

On January 27th, you received an email notice from the UC Berkeley Central Human Resources Office regarding important information about the "Earned Income Tax Credit and your W-2." You may eligible for both the federal and the California Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). To learn more, pleae review additional information shared by UC Office of the President.

For information regarding your eligibility to receive the federal EITC, contact the Internal Revenue Service by calling 1-800-829-3676 or through its website. For information on the availability of the state credit, eligibility requirements, and how to obtain the necessary California forms and get help filing, contact the Franchise Tax Board at 1-800-852-5711 or through its website.