SB1096

Personal income tax: senior tax credit: dependents: qualifying child.

Introduced·2/13/26

California SB1096 provides a senior tax credit for retirees caring for dependents.

California SB1096 introduces a tax credit for qualified taxpayers aged 65 and older with no earned income. The credit amounts to $1,500 per qualifying dependent for tax years beginning after 2025 and before 2031. The credit is reduced based on the taxpayer's federal adjusted gross income. The Franchise Tax Board must report to the Legislative Analyst’s Office on the average credit amount and number of claimants by July 1, 2032. The credit expires on December 1, 2032.

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Where it stands

Current
Appropriations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

7 Yea

DDRDRDD

0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 29

10:00 AM

Senate Appropriations Hearing

Jun 10

9:30 AM

Senate Revenue and Taxation Hearing

History

Jun 29

Senate

June 29 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file.

Jun 19

Senate

Set for hearing June 29.

Jun 10

Senate

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 5. Noes 0.) (June 10). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.