February 2, 2026 – SACRAMENTO – On Sunday, Governor Gavin Newsom issued a proclamation declaring January 30, 2026 through February 6, 2026 as CaEITC Awareness Week.
The text of the proclamation can be found below:
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is one of the most effective tools we have to help lift working families and their children out of poverty. Beyond providing a critical immediate boost in family income to help meet basic needs, research shows that the EITC improves child and maternal health and the educational outcomes of children in families who receive it and spurs local economic growth.
Here in California, we have not only created our own California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC), but significantly bolstered the program by promoting more equitable access. Combined, CalEITC, the Young Child Tax Credit, and the Foster Youth Tax Credit put $1.4 billion back in the pockets of nearly 3.5 million California filers, providing additional resources to make ends meet and provide for their families…