Claim Your Tax Credits & File for Free!

Dear Neighbor,

Did you know you or your family may be eligible for the California Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and to file your taxes for free? Get the help and information you need to get the tax credits you deserve and build financial success. Orange County United Way is hosting FREE weekly tax preparation events for income-eligible residents.

If you worked in 2023 and your household income was less than $64,000, you may qualify to file for free, as well as claim federal and state tax credits to increase your tax refund.

Make an appointment to receive free tax preparation assistance from an IRS-certified volunteer by calling Orange County United Way at (888) 434-8248. Visit www.ocfreetaxprep.com for more information and to find a location near you.

Locations serving residents in Costa Mesa, Irvine and Tustin include: Melinda Hoag Smith Center for Healthy Living, Harvard Community Park, Irvine Valley College, VITA at UCI and Tustin Family & Youth Center.

The IRS has also launched a new pilot tax filing service called Direct File in 12 participating states, including California. If you’re eligible and choose to participate, file your 2023 federal tax return online, for free, directly with the IRS. You may also be eligible for IRS Free File.

As always, please contact our office if you have any questions or if we can assist you with state-related issues.

Yours faithfully,


Cottie Petrie-Norris
California State Assemblywoman

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