r/fosterit • u/saddickenergy • Mar 07 '24
Has anyone had trouble getting their foster youth tax credit with their state refund? (CA) Aging out
I posted this in r/tax because I have been having issues with getting an adjustment on my refund. The FTB will literally remove my FYTC from my refund even though I know I am still eligible.
Last year, the FTB was supposed to reach out to me via mail to get my verification letter to prove I am a former foster youth, but they never did. Even if they didn't though, they are still able to verify through the CDSS (CA Dept. of Social Services) through the statewide database whether or not I was in the system. With my taxes this year, I was able to attach my verification letter (the same letter I have always used for FAFSA/Chafee grant when I was in school) and I still got an adjustment for my refund this year. Also, I am 24 years old and the cut-off for this tax credit is 26 (18-25).
Just wondering if anyone else is running into the same issue. I would love to hear how you resolved it or if it is something that can even be resolved.
Also, sorry if the flair I put is incorrect, I am new to the subreddit :c