Earned Income Tax Credit and Volunteer Income Tax AssistanceJan 3, 2018 The California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) is now bigger and better! This cash-back credit is designed to put money in the pockets of low-income working families and individuals. Claiming this credit is easy. Eligible taxpayers just need to file a state tax return. The free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program assists low-income workers with filing federal tax returns. For more information, visit caleitc4me.org. Consumer Alerts Archive Most recent Consumer Alerts Consumer Alerts 2018 Consumer Alerts 2017 Consumer Alerts 2016 Consumer Alerts 2015 Consumer Alerts 2014 Consumer Alerts 2013 2004-2013 Escrow Alerts Archive Enforcement Alerts Archive Payday Lender Alerts Archive News & Info Links Newsroom Press Releases Monthly Bulletins Important Notices Resources Archive