FREE TAX PREPARATION* - Orange County United Way

Orange County United Way's free tax preparation service for 2025 offers critical support to qualifying residents through April 15. Here are the essential details:

Service Overview

• Eligibility: Available to households earning less than $64,000 annually

• Access: Call 2-1-1 or visit 211oc.org for appointments

• Options: Hybrid model with in-person and virtual filing assistance

Program Features

• Specialized support: IRS-certified volunteers help claim:

  1. Earned Income Tax Credit

  2. Child Tax Credit

• Multilingual assistance: Available in Spanish, Vietnamese, and other languages

Requirements

• Mandatory documents:

  1. Government-issued ID

  2. Social Security cards

  3. W-2/1099 forms

Community Impact

1. 2024 results:

   1. $4.8 million returned to households

   2. 2,951 tax returns processed

2. Partnerships: Collaboration with IRS VITA and local organizations ensures accessibility

File My Tax Return

The program aims to help low-income families avoid commercial tax preparation fees while maximizing refunds through underclaimed credits.