United Way of San Diego County EITC Coalition kicks off 2022 tax season

United Way of San Diego county (UWSD), 211 San Diego, and the Earned Income Tax Credit Coalition are providing valuable information on tax credits and free tax preparation services available to hardworking low- and moderate-income individuals and families in San Diego County.

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)is a refundable tax credit designed to reduce the tax burden on families and keep them out of poverty. The EITC helps families and individuals that qualify reduce the taxes they owe or increase their refund so they can put more money toward rent, school tuition, utilities, groceries, and other important expenses. It is considered the largest and most powerful anti-poverty program in the nation, and research shows the EITC improves health and educational outcomes of its beneficiaries and their families at every stage of life. Combined withthefederalChild Tax Credit, the state CalEITC, and the Young Child Tax Credit (YCTC), taxpayers can receive hundreds or even thousands of extra dollars back on their taxes. In 2021, Governor Newsom and the California State Legislature expanded the CalEITC and YCTCto all California tax filers, including undocumented individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) filers who meet the other eligibility criteria.

The EITC Coalition is anchored by a partnership among United Way of San Diego County,211 San Diego, the IRS, and the County of San Diego. Its partner organizations and providers provide a clear pathway to tax assistance for our community and together, they ensure San Diego County families can prepare their taxes and claim federal and state tax credits they earned.

Individuals and families can call 2-1-1 to see if they qualify for the federal EITC and CTC, as well as the state CalEITC and YCTC. If you are eligible for free tax preparation, 211 can schedule an appointment for you. For more information about available tax credits, visit 211sandiego.org/taxes or call 2-1-1.

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