File your taxes for free!

If you make $67,000 or less in San Diego County, you may qualify for free tax filing assistance.

The San Diego County Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Coalition completed 48,793 tax filings for free last year.

$39.7+ million in federal and state refunds
$10.9+ million in federal EITC claimed
$9.2 million saved in tax preparation fees — an average of $350 per return

Who is Eligible?

Individuals/families, including Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) filers, earning:

$1-$67,000
may qualify for free tax filing assistance + federal tax credits
$1-$31,951
may qualify for additional state tax credits

What You’ll Need

Valid photo ID
Social Security card or ITIN for yourself and your dependents (we can help you obtain an ITIN)
Income documents, including W2s or 1099s
Bank account information for direct deposit (we can help you open a bank account if your don’t have one by emailing )
School tuition or student loan interest statements
Dates and proof of health coverage for self and dependents

How to File

Filing your taxes is easy and free!

Call 2-1-1 to see if you qualify and to make an appointment.
In-person and virtual online tax assistance is available.
Tax filing assistance is available in multiple languages.
Visit myfreetaxes.org to file your own taxes online for free.

Don’t Miss Out

Receive free tax filing assistance online or in-person at a VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) site!

You may qualify for the:

Earned Income TaxCredit (EITC) and Child Tax Credit (CTC), which are federal tax credits that can put money back in your pocket.
California EITC (CalEITC)and Young Child Tax Credit (YCTC) are state tax credits that can give you even more money back.
Other eligible tax credits!

Our trusted tax preparers will check if you qualify for these credits on your tax return!

Call 2-1-1 to Learn More

What is the Earned Income Tax Credit?

The federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) are cash back tax credits for low-to-moderate-income working families and individuals. EITC can help you lower the taxes you owe or increase your refund. More money back in your pocket means funds for:

Rent, utilities, gas, and groceries
Auto and home repairs
Health care
School supplies and clothing
And anything else you want or need

About the Coalition

For over 24 years, United Way of San Diego County has led the San Diego County Earned Income Tax Credit Coalition, offering free tax preparation assistance and education about life-changing tax credits to local families with a low-to-moderate income.

The Coalition is made up of 47 collaborative partner organizations, and together, these organizations implement critical and complementary services, including free tax preparation assistance services, technical assistance for self-filing, outreach & education, and capacity-building support that help San Diego County families maximize their refund via the Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, and other credits.

Episcopal Community Services
Family Health Centers of San Diego
Global Communities
Home Start, Inc.
Interfaith Community Services
International Rescue Committee
IRS, Stakeholder Partnerships, Education and Communication
IRS, Taxpayer Advocate Service
IRS Communications & Liaison
Jewish Family Services of San Diego
Just in Time for Foster Youth
Legal Aid Society of San Diego
Lifeline Community Services
Logan Heights CDC
MAAC Project
Mexican Consulate

MiraCosta College
San Diego Center for Economic Education
San Diego City College
San Diego City College: Intercultural Center / Dreamer Resource Center
San Diego Community College District
San Diego Foundation
San Diego County Library
San Diego Refugee Communities Coalition
San Diego State University
SBCS
Somali Family Services
Southwestern College
United Way of San Diego County
United Women of East Africa
Vista Community Clinic
YMCA of San Diego County