Tax Filing Information and Support from Orange County United Way

Orange County United Way LogoOrange County United Way is partnering with Staff Assembly to get the word out about programs that could help you get a larger tax refund and file your taxes for free. If you made less than $54,000 last year, you may qualify for the California and Federal Earned Income Tax Credit. If you made less than $64,000 last year, you can access MyFreeTaxes.com to file your taxes for free.

Continue reading below for more information about each of these programs.

California and Federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

Find out if you can receive additional money back in your pocket using the CalEITC4Me Calculator. If you qualify, you must file your taxes to receive the credit… but you don’t have to pay to file!

California EITC

California joins 24 other states and the District of Columbia in adopting a state EITC to supplement the Federal EITC.  Cal EITC is a cash back tax credit that puts money back into the pockets of California’s working families and individuals.  In its first year, Cal EITC boosted the income of about 385,000 families with almost $200 million in cash-back credits.  To qualify for Cal EITC, the household income must be less than $15,000.

Go to CalEITC4Me.org to find out more

Federal EITC

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is widely recognized as one of the nation’s most powerful resources for lifting low-income people out of poverty. EITC provides a refundable cashback credit to qualified low-to-moderate income working individuals and families when they file a tax return. EITC provides a much needed income boost helping people meet basic needs, while at the same time encouraging work. To qualify for Cal EITC, the household income must be less than $54,000.

Free Tax Filing Services

MyFreeTaxes.com is an easy to use, secure, online tax filing platform by H&R Block and United Way Worldwide.  This premium software allows individuals who earned less than $64,000 in 2016 to file their federal and state tax returns free of charge.  The software offers a live “chat” option so you can ask your questions.  This is a great way for those who are comfortable on a computer to file their taxes for free!

MyFreeTaxes.com

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