OC FREE TAX PREP
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Free Tax Preparation Services
Through the OC Free Tax Prep program, Orange County United Way and countless dedicated partners work to increase the number of financially stable households in Orange County. Together, we are working to positively impact the financial health and resiliency of Orange County residents by providing free tax preparation services to help eligible taxpayers to earn, keep, and save their hard-earned money.
Every year, low-income OC residents miss out on millions of dollars in federal and California tax refunds and credits which they are entitled to and that go unclaimed.
OC Free Tax Prep provides free tax preparation services to thousands of low-income residents while also conducting outreach and education to raise awareness of and access to tax credits, like the California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC), which results in more money returned to our community, often bolstering a struggling family’s ability to provide for their children, pay for rent, food, and medical expenses, while simultaneously stimulating the local economy.
OC Free Tax Prep is part of Orange County United Way’s United for Financial Security℠ initiative, which is helping local families gain financial stability, transition from surviving to thriving, and work toward self-sufficiency.
See why Orange County loves us
We are proud to help families claim cash back tax credits and save on tax preparation fees.
Saved $200 in Tax Preparation Fees
“I’m thankful for the program. It helps with saving that $200 I would have spent on a tax preparer, and put it towards more important things.”
Received a $1500 Refund
“OC Free Tax Prep is a game-changer. Their team’s expertise shone through as they handled my taxes with precision. I’ll definitely be returning next year”
Qualified for a Senior Discount
“I felt the online process was easy to use and he has been recommending VITA for years to everyone he knows. VITA saved him a lot of money this year because the volunteers did a senior deduction for him.”
Saved $225 in Tax Preparation Fees
“OC Free Tax Prep’s commitment to excellence is remarkable. They simplified the tax filing process for me and patiently addressed my concerns.”
In The News
Outcomes From 2023
In 2023, we served more than 13,600 clients throughout Orange County, bringing over $12.2 million in federal and state refunds back in the pockets of hard-working individuals. Over $5.5 million returned through tax credits like the Federal Earned Income Tax Credit, California Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit and Education Tax Credits. We estimate that a minimum of $3.4 million was saved on tax preparation fees through our service- that’s a $21.1 million impact in Orange County.
13,629
Clients Served
$12,200,000
in Federal & State Tax Refunds
$5,500,000
in tax credits, including EITC and CalEITC
$3,400,000
saved in Tax Preparation Fees
Partners & Funders
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ABOUT OC FREE TAX PREP
Free Tax Preparation Services
Through the OC Free Tax Prep program, Orange County United Way and countless dedicated partners work to increase the number of financially stable households in Orange County. Together, we are working to positively impact the financial health and resiliency of Orange County residents by providing free tax preparation services to help eligible taxpayers to earn, keep, and save their hard-earned money.
Every year, low-income OC residents miss out on millions of dollars in federal and California tax refunds and credits which they are entitled to and that go unclaimed.
As the largest free tax prep provider in Orange County, OC Free Tax Prep provides free tax preparation services to thousands of low-income residents while also conducting outreach and education to raise awareness of and access to tax credits, like the California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC), which results in more money returned to our community, often bolstering a struggling family’s ability to provide for their children, pay for rent, food, and medical expenses, while simultaneously stimulating the local economy.
OC Free Tax Prep is part of Orange County United Way’s United for Financial Security℠ initiative, which is helping local families gain financial stability, transition from surviving to thriving, and work toward self-sufficiency.
In The News —
Orange County United Way’s OC Free Tax Prep results in $19.3 million local impact
Orange County United Way’s OC Free Tax Prep program served more than 14,000 clients throughout Orange County this year – playing a vital role in
Free tax prep, filing is available for lower-income families
Orange County United Way is offering free tax preparation and electronic filing for low- and moderate-income people and families. The OC Free Tax Prep program
Free tax prep offered through Orange County United Way
Orange County United Way is offering free tax preparation and electronic filing to low- and moderate-income individuals and families through its OC Free Tax Prep
United Way, City of Irvine partner to offer Free Tax Preparation
Irvine, Calif.- The City of Irvine, in partnership with Orange County United Way, is offering free tax preparation services to taxpayers who earned less than
Outcomes From 2022 —
In 2022, we served more than 14,000 clients throughout Orange County, bringing almost $16.5 million in federal and state refunds back in the pockets of hard-working individuals. Over $3.1 million returned was through federal Earned Income Tax Credits. We estimate that a minimum of $2.8 million was saved on tax preparation fees through our service – that’s a $19.3 million impact in Orange County!
14,002
Clients
Served
$16,500,000
in Federal & State
Tax Refunds
$3,100,000
EITC
Refunds
$2,800,000
Tax Preparation Fees
Underwritten
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