California Senior Head of Household
A California senior may claim a tax credit as a senior head of household in the amount of 2% of taxable income, up to a maximum set every year by state board. The maximum is $1,203 for 2008.
Eligibility
The taxpayer must be 65 years of age or older, must have qualified as head of household, and the taxpayer's adjusted gross income may not exceed limit set every year by the board. For the year 2008 the limit is $48,597.
(Non)Refundable
Refundable
How To Claim
Use form 540 to claim Joint custody head-of-household credit and enter the credit code 163 in line 25/26.
Senior Head of Household