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Claim cash back tax credits and file for FREE.

OC Free Tax Prep is a community-trusted program serving Orange County taxpayers since 2005.

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Saved in Tax Prep Fees

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YOUR OC FREE TAX PREP FILING OPTIONS

Filing your tax return is the only way to claim the tax credits owed to you.

If your household has earned less than $60,000, filing your taxes is FREE and EASY through our trusted, IRS-backed programs:

OC Free Tax Prep Locations

Find an in-person location near you. Our IRS-Certified tax preparers will fill and file your return for you.

File Online Now

Answer a series of guided questions on a secure website, and tax forms are automatically generated for you. It’s really that simple!

OC Free Tax Prep is part of Orange County United Way‘s United for Financial Security initiative

YOUR OC FREE TAX PREP FILING OPTIONS

Filing your tax return is the only way to claim the tax credits owed to you.

Filing your taxes is FREE and EASY through our trusted, IRS-backed programs:

File Online Now

Answer a series of guided questions on a secure website, and tax forms are automatically generated for you. It’s really that simple!

OC Free Tax Prep is part of Orange County United Way‘s United for Financial Security initiative

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KEEP MORE OF YOUR
HARD-EARNED MONEY

Households earning less than $60,000 may qualify for hundreds or thousands of dollars of cash back in tax credits – but only if you file your taxes! These credits include the federal earned income tax credit (EITC), the Child Tax Credit (CTC), the California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC), Young Child Tax Credit (YCTC), and the Foster Youth Tax Credit (FYTC).

The CalEITC has been expanded to tax filers who use an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN). Learn more.

Real Experts

Our IRS-Certified Tax Preparers make filing easy and straightforward.

Claim Tax Credits

We help you claim cash back tax credits that are commonly unclaimed.

Maximum Refund

We help you get every deduction and tax credit you qualify to claim.

Fast Results

Direct deposit and e-filing are available at no cost to help you get your refund faster.

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Our tax preparers are trained and certified by the IRS so you can get expert help for free.

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Our secure filing options ensure you and your information stay safe.

See why Orange County loves OC Free Tax Prep

“It was easy, efficient, and I feel confident in what was done.”

TamaraSaved $225 in tax preparation fees

“It feels like there’s always a fresh set of eyes looking over everything to make sure it’s okay.”

RamonaReceived a $1,500 refund

“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.”

DianaSaved $200 in tax preparation fees

He 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.

KentQualified for a senior deduction