Orange County United Way’s OC Free Tax Prep program served close to 12,000 clients throughout Orange County this year – playing a vital role in assisting individuals and families in keeping their hard-earned money after a particularly challenging financial year.
A Snapshot of 2021 Outcomes
11,913 clients served throughout Orange County
$14.7 million in federal refunds issued, including more than $2.1 million in federal Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC)
$2.4 million saved in tax preparation fees
Total local impact of $17 million
Orange County United Way partnered with 22 local organizations and hosted more than 490 free tax preparation events throughout the county to help eligible taxpayers (households earning less than $60k a year) file their taxes free of charge and assess their qualification for federal and newly expanded California EITC.