Golden State Stimulus
California provides the Golden State Stimulus to families and individuals who qualify. This is a stimulus payment for certain people that file their 2020 tax returns. The Golden State Stimulus aims to:
- Support low and middle income Californians
- Help those facing a hardship due to COVID-19
For most Californians who qualify, you do not need to do anything to receive the stimulus payment other than file your 2020 tax return.
There are two different stimulus payments. You may qualify for one or both of them. Visit the boxes below for more information regarding Golden State Stimulus I and II.
Golden State Stimulus II Estimator
California will provide the Golden State Stimulus II (GSS II) payment to families and individuals who qualify. You can estimate your GSS II payment amount with our GSS II estimator.
GSS II Stimulus AmountGolden State Stimulus II
California will provide the Golden State Stimulus II (GSS II) payment to families and individuals who qualify. You may receive this payment if you make $75,000 or less and file your 2020 tax return.
Golden State Stimulus I
California will provide the Golden State Stimulus payment to families and individuals who qualify. You may receive this payment if you file your 2020 tax return and receive the California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) or file with an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).