Free California Stimulus Check Calculator

About the California Golden State Stimulus II Calculator

While the federal government has not approved a fourth round of nationwide stimulus payments, many states have stepped in to provide direct financial relief. California’s Golden State Stimulus II (GSS II) is a state‑funded program that delivers one‑time cash payments to eligible lower‑ and middle‑income residents. Over 11 million Californians are projected to benefit from the broader Golden State Stimulus Plan. This California Stimulus Calculator (also used as a GSS II Payment Estimator) helps you gauge how much you might receive based on the factors considered by the California Franchise Tax Board.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for GSS II, you must satisfy all of the following conditions established by the California Franchise Tax Board:

• File your 2020 California tax return on or before October 15, 2021.
• Have a California Adjusted Gross Income (CA AGI) between $1 and$75,000 for the 2020 tax year.
• Have total wages for 2020 between $0 and$75,000.
• Be a California resident on the date the payment is issued.
• Not be claimed as a dependent (qualified child or relative) on another taxpayer’s return.

If you do not meet these criteria, you might still be eligible for the first Golden State Stimulus (GSS I). Check the FTB website for more details.

How to Enroll

No separate application is needed. Simply file your 2020 California tax return by the October 15 deadline. The Franchise Tax Board will automatically determine your eligibility and issue the payment if you qualify. Initial distributions were scheduled to begin in September 2021.

Payment Scenarios

The amount you receive depends on whether you have a Social Security Number (SSN) or an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), whether you qualified for GSS I, and whether you claimed dependents. The California Franchise Tax Board has published the following payment tables (source: ftb.ca.gov).

For SSN holders:

Scenario	Payment
Qualified for GSS I, claimed 1+ dependents	$500
Did not qualify for GSS I, no dependents claimed	$600
Did not qualify for GSS I, claimed 1+ dependents	$1,100
Qualified for GSS I, no dependents claimed	Not eligible

For ITIN holders:

Scenario	Payment
Qualified for GSS I, claimed 1+ dependents	$1,000
Qualified for GSS I, no dependents claimed	Not eligible

ITIN holders who did not qualify for GSS I are not covered in the published guidelines and are considered not eligible for GSS II.

Using the Calculator

This California Tax Rebate Calculator (often referred to as the Golden State Stimulus II Calculator) gives you a quick estimate of your CA Stimulus Check Amount. By entering your 2020 tax details, you can see which scenario applies and what payment you can expect. It is a practical tool for anyone wondering how much their California stimulus check will be under the GSS II program.