Personal Credits

Tax credits help reduce the amount of tax you may owe.

If you pay rent for your housing, have a family with children, or help provide money for low-income college students, you may be eligible for one or more tax credits.

California also has an earned income tax credit that may get you a refund even if you do not owe tax.

Visit the 2025 Instructions Schedule P (540) for a full list of available tax credits. If you are filing a tax return for a previous tax year, go to that year's tax booklet for a full list of available credits.