On April 24, we're bringing our voices to the Capitol for #CapDay2024! Let's advocate for tax credits, housing vouchers, a living wage formula, and more to create a better, more equitable California. Follow along and be part of the change! #United4CA https://actionnetwork.org/groups/unitedwaysca
Exciting news! Our network is gathering for #CapDay2024 to connect with leaders on community issues. Follow along as we champion our communities' priorities and work towards a brighter future together! #United4CA
We're heading to the State Capitol for #CapDay2024 to meet with leaders and advocate for policies that put California families FIRST. Together, we're stronger! #CALeg #United4CA
Thrilled to announce Dr. Larissa Estes & Dr. Manuel Pastor as keynote speakers for #CapDay2024! They're leading California's fight for racial equity, striving to improve outcomes for all communities. Grateful to be working with them. #United4CA
Let's celebrate impact! At our Live United Luncheon during #CapDay2024, we'll honor policymakers, advocates, and organizations for their incredible efforts in improving Californians' lives. Your work makes our world brighter! #United4CA
Protecting tax credit outreach and free tax prep means more families benefit from programs like CalEITC and YCTC. Join us in supporting #AB2191 to ensure these vital resources continue! #FreeTaxPrepPays
Poverty rates are rising in California, but we can make a difference. Urge #CALeg to vote "AYE" on #AB2191 to support access to FREE tax prep + outreach programs. Take action now! https://actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-california-leaders-to-save-20m-in-free-tax-prep-outreach-programs
Did you know tax credits can make a big difference for families in California? Take action now and urge CA leaders to protect $20M in free tax prep programs! #United4FinancialWellness https://actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-california-leaders-to-save-20m-in-free-tax-prep-outreach-programs
Let's ensure all Californians can thrive! Maintain funding for free tax prep services to support families in need. Take action today. https://actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-california-leaders-to-save-20m-in-free-tax-prep-outreach-programs
Thank you to @MSantiagoAD54 and @SteveBradford for championing free tax prep funding! Let's keep fighting to protect these vital resources for California families. #FreeTaxPrepPays https://actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-california-leaders-to-save-20m-in-free-tax-prep-outreach-programs
Join us in supporting #AB653 to help families with low incomes secure stable housing in California. Let's prevent homelessness together. #CALeg vote YES on #AB653 #United4Housing
Californians with housing vouchers face challenges in our rental market. Support #AB653 to provide crucial assistance. #CALeg vote YES on #AB653 #United4Housing
#AB653's Housing Voucher Acceleration Program strengthens accountability and accessibility for federal vouchers. Let's implement proven solutions. #CALeg vote YES on #AB653 #United4Housing
Stand with us for #AB653 to prevent homelessness and invest in proven housing solutions. Let's make a difference together. #CALeg vote YES on #AB653 #United4Housing
Support #AB653 to enhance landlord incentives, strengthen accountability, and make vouchers more accessible. Let's act for housing stability. #CALeg vote YES on #AB653 #United4Housing
Gratitude to Assemblymember Reyes for championing #AB653, supporting housing voucher holders, landlords, and communities. Let's keep Californians housed. #CALeg vote YES on #AB653 #United4Housing
The United Way network is rallying behind #AB3020, with its first hearing on 4/24! Let's share how #211 has impacted our lives and communities. Come join us in showing support!
Hey, Californians! Millions of us struggle to make ends meet, and #211 is a lifeline. #AB3020 will connect more families to resources in every county!
CALeg: CA's #211 coverage needs support! We're backing #AB3020 to ensure equal access with a statewide Advisory Committee. Vote YES!
#AB3020 would:
🔸 Establish CA's inaugural 211 advisory committee
🔸 Develop funding strategies for statewide 211 services
🔸 Advance equity, bolster disaster resilience, and enhance public health and safety
#CALeg, vote YES!
Thank you, @EGReyesCA, for championing equitable #211 access in CA. #AB3020 can make CA a 211 leader!
In CA, it takes over 2 full-time jobs for minimum wage earners to afford a 1-bedroom apartment in many markets! #SB1049 will establish the state's first-ever Living Wage Formula! Let's support it! #United4LivingWage
Full-time work should cover necessities like rent, groceries, and transportation. #SB1049 reveals regional living costs. Let's back it for economic fairness!
Knowledge is power. #SB1049 proposes a state Living Wage Formula, providing crucial data for #CALeg to make informed decisions.
#SB1049 empowers businesses to showcase their commitment to paying a living wage. A voluntary certification can enhance recruitment, retention, and partnerships, benefiting all. #United4LivingWage
Thank you, @SenStevePadilla, for advocating for a fairer CA! With #SB1049, we'll understand the real costs of living, while supporting businesses committed to equitable wages. #United4LivingWage
Happy Volunteer Appreciation Month to you, our amazing VITA volunteers! Thanks for empowering Californians by providing free tax assistance every filing season!
¡Feliz mes de agradecimiento a los voluntarios, a ustedes, nuestros increíbles voluntarios del programa VITA! ¡Gracias por empoderar a los californianos brindándoles asistencia gratuita con la preparación de impuestos cada temporada de impuestos!
A huge thank you to all our fantastic VITA volunteers across California! You are the backbone of our mission and empower families through free tax prep. We couldn’t do it without you!
¡Muchas gracias a todos nuestros maravillosos voluntarios del programa VITA en California! Ustedes son el pilar de nuestra misión y empoderan a las familias a través de la preparación gratuita de impuestos. ¡No podríamos hacerlo sin ustedes!
To you, our amazing volunteers: your dedication makes this program soar! Thank you!
A ustedes, nuestros increíbles voluntarios: ¡su dedicación es la que eleva este programa! ¡Gracias!
Last tax season, our volunteers helped Californians save $29.9 million in tax preparer fees!
Want to volunteer next season? Text Volunteer to 211-211 to get connected with a VITA site near you!
¡En la última temporada de impuestos, nuestros voluntarios ayudaron a los californianos a ahorrarse $29.9 millones de dólares en tarifas gastadas en preparadores de impuestos!
¿Gusta ser voluntario la próxima temporada? ¡Envíe un mensaje de texto con la palabra VOLUNTEER al 211-211 para conectarse con un sitio VITA cerca de usted!
Meet Bob, one of our country’s first VITA volunteers. Inspired during his accounting studies at Cal Poly in 1969, he joined to make a difference. Be like Bob – volunteer with us!
Conozcan a Bob, uno de los primeros voluntarios del programa VITA en nuestro país. Inspirado durante sus estudios de contabilidad en la universidad de Cal Poly en 1969, se unió para hacer la diferencia. Sean como Bob: ¡sean voluntarios con nosotros!
Meet Emily, one of our incredible VITA volunteers in Ventura County. She returns because she sees how vital this program is, especially for those in tough times. Join Emily in making an impact!
Conozcan a Emily, una de nuestras increíbles voluntarias del programa VITA en el condado de Ventura. Ella regresa cada año a ayudar porque ve lo esencial que es este programa, especialmente para quienes están pasando tiempos difíciles. ¡Únanse a Emily en generar un impacto en nuestras comunidades!
Meet Sandra, a former VITA client turned volunteer in Monterey County. She knows the joy of getting a refund and now spreads that happiness by helping others. Join Sandra in changing lives!
Conozcan a Sandra, quien empezó recibiendo ayuda del programa VITA en el condado de Monterey y terminó como voluntaria del programa VITA. Ella conoce la alegría de recibir un reembolso y ahora ayuda a traer esa alegría a los demás preparando impuestos. ¡Únanse a Sandra en brindar este importante recurso a la comunidad!
MyFreeTaxes offers three different ways to file your federal and state returns for free! Which filing method is best for you? Visit MyFreeTaxes.org.
¡MyFreeTaxes ofrece tres formas diferentes de presentar sus declaraciones federales y estatales de impuestos de forma gratuita! ¿Qué método de presentación es mejor para usted? Visite MyFreeTaxes.org/es.
VITA is a nationwide program that utilizes IRS-Certified volunteers to provide free tax preparation services. Since its inception over 50 years ago, VITA has helped millions of filers. Find a site near you at MyFreeTaxes.org!
¡VITA es un programa nacional que utiliza voluntarios certificados por el IRS para brindar servicios gratuitos de preparación de impuestos. Desde su creación hace más de 50 años, VITA ha ayudado a millones de contribuyentes. ¡Encuentre un sitio cerca de usted en MyFreeTaxes.org/es!
Are you claiming all the tax credits you're eligible for? File with our virtual or in-person help options and an IRS certified volunteer will make sure you get your proper refund amount. ➡️MyFreeTaxes.org
¿Está reclamando todos los créditos fiscales para los que es elegible? Llene sus impuestos con nuestras opciones de preparación de impuestos de manera virtual o en persona, y un voluntario certificado del IRS se asegurará de que obtenga el monto de reembolso que le corresponde. ➡️MyFreeTaxes.org/es
Are you self-employed or a gig worker? If you use your personal cell phone for business, don't forget to deduct your phone bill as a business expense on your taxes! Learn more: MyFreeTaxes.org/resource/guide-to-filing-online/
¿Trabaja por cuenta propia o como contratista? Si utiliza su teléfono celular personal para su trabajo, ¡no olvide deducir su factura telefónica como un gasto de negocio en sus impuestos! Obtenga más información: MyFreeTaxes.org/es/resource/guide-to-filing-online/
Make sure you have your tax forms in order! Your tax documents should have an IRS form number (W-2, 1099-INT, etc) printed on them. Equip yourself with the tools you need to file your taxes and claim tax credits: MyFreeTaxes.org/resource/guide-to-filing-online-2/
¡Asegúrese de tener sus formularios de impuestos en orden! Sus documentos fiscales deben tener impreso un número de formulario del IRS (W-2, 1099-INT, etc.). Equípese con las herramientas que necesita para declarar sus impuestos y solicitar créditos fiscales: myfreetaxes.org/es/resource/guide-to-filing-online-2
Try self-filing your taxes for free! Through MyFreeTaxes.org, our self-filing option has no income limit and can handle forms that aren't eligible for VITA.
¡Intente llenar su declaración de impuestos por sí mismo gratuitamente! Por medio de MyFreeTaxes.org, nuestra opción de declaración de impuestos por sí mismo no tiene un límite de ingreso e incluye formularios de impuestos que no son elegibles para el programa VITA.
Paid tax preparers often charge upwards of $400 to file a return for gig workers. Save money this year by self-filing for free! Learn more and file at MyFreeTaxes.org.
Los preparadores de impuestos pagados a menudo cobran más de $400 por presentar una declaración de impuestos para trabajadores independientes o temporales. ¡Ahorre dinero este año presentando su propia declaración de impuestos gratuitamente! Obtenga más información y presente su declaración en MyFreeTaxes.org/es.
That's right, it's the Earned Income Credit!
Were you wondering what the difference between a refundable and non-refundable credit is? Probably not, but scroll through to better understand your credits come tax time.
ITIN filers can claim credits too, such as the CalEITC and Child Tax Credit!
Tax Credits help us all by supplementing our refunds! Credits are top anti-poverty measure in the nation.
Have no fear! Any credits you receive will NOT be counted as income. Therefore, they will not disqualify you from any public benefits.
Así es, ¡es el Crédito por Ingreso del Trabajo!
¿Te preguntabas cuál es la diferencia entre un crédito reembolsable y no reembolsable? Probablemente no, pero desplácese para comprender mejor sus créditos cuando llegue el momento de los impuestos.
Los declarantes de ITIN también pueden reclamar créditos, como CalEITC y Crédito Tributario por Hijos.
¡Los créditos fiscales nos ayudan a todos complementando nuestros reembolsos! Los créditos son la principal medida contra la pobreza en el país.
¡No tener miedo! Cualquier crédito que reciba NO se contará como ingreso. Por lo tanto, no te descalificarán de ningún beneficio público.
Volunteering for VITA is a great way to help your community! Text VOLUNTEER to 211-211 to find an opportunity near you!
Give self-filing a try this year! We will be here to help you along the way.
W2, 1099, both, neither? It's important to know the differences between each form you have! Get to know your forms before filing season starts to ensure your maximum refund!
Only 2% of eligible filers use free file. Don't pay if you don't need to!
W2, 1099, ¿ambos, ninguno? ¡Es importante conocer las diferencias entre cada formulario que tiene! ¡Conozca sus formularios antes de que comience la temporada de impuestos para garantizar su reembolso máximo!
Sólo el 2% de los contribuyentes elegibles utilizan la opcion de llenar sus impuestos por si mismos en linea. ¡No pague si no es necesario!
Volunteers make our tax programs go round! We cannot express our gratitude enough to all our excellent volunteers. Haven't volunteered yet? Text VOLUNTEER to 211-211 to join us today!
Signing up to volunteer is easy! Just text VOLUNTEER to 211-211, submit the interest form at MyFreeTaxes.org/volunteer, or contact your local United Way!
New to VITA? Nervous about preparing returns? Consider volunteering for a greeter or intake role! It's a great way to support the program without needing to prepare returns. Contact your local United Way to see which volunteer positions are available.
Volunteers make our tax programs go round! We cannot express our gratitude enough to all our excellent volunteers. Haven't volunteered yet? Text VOLUNTEER to 211-211 to join us today!
Signing up to volunteer is easy! Just text VOLUNTEER to 211-211, submit the interest form at MyFreeTaxes.org/volunteer, or contact your local United Way!
New to VITA? Nervous about preparing returns? Consider volunteering for a greeter or intake role! It's a great way to support the program without needing to prepare returns. Contact your local United Way to see which volunteer positions are available.
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You could qualify! We can help screen you for eligibility for this federal program, and help you apply for this benefit! Text GETACP to 211-211 to learn more.
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) offer plans as low as $14.99 per month. UWCA's text and website tool can help screen you for low-cost plans in your area that you qualify for.
The Affordable Connectivity Program is a Federally-funded program that provides eligible households with $30 off their internet bill every month ($75/month for those living on qualifying Tribal lands). Get in touch with us to learn more about the ACP and if you qualify!
If you receive state or federal benefits (like SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, etc.), you could qualify for affordable internet plans from providers AND the Affordable Connectivity Program discount. Text the keywords for info and eligibility!
Since 2021, 20 million households in the USA-17 million urban households and 3 million rural-have enrolled in the ACP. Learn how you can also receive the $30/month discount off your internet bill ($75/month on Tribal lands), by texting GETACP to 211-211 today!
Does your student participate in the Free and Reduced-Price School Lunch Program OR The School Breakfast Program? If yes, your household is eligible for $30 off your monthly internet bill, through the Affordable Connectivity Program!
You could qualify! We can help screen you for eligibility for this federal program, and help you apply for this benefit! Text GETACP to 211-211 to learn more.
Internet Service Providers (ISPs) offer plans as low as $14.99 per month. UWCA's text and website tool can help screen you for low-cost plans in your area that you qualify for.
The Affordable Connectivity Program is a Federally-funded program that provides eligible households with $30 off their internet bill every month ($75/month for those living on qualifying Tribal lands). Get in touch with us to learn more about the ACP and if you qualify!
Low-cost internet doesn't have to be low-quality internet! Learn more about different internet options and discounts available to you by visiting broadband.unitedwaysca.org, or texting GETACP or INTERNET to 211-211
If you receive state or federal benefits (like SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, etc.), you could qualify for affordable internet plans from providers AND the Affordable Connectivity Program discount. Text the keywords for info and eligibility!
Since 2021, 20 million households in the USA-17 million urban households and 3 million rural-have enrolled in the ACP. Learn how you can also receive the $30/month discount off your internet bill ($75/month on Tribal lands), by texting GETACP to 211-211 today!
Does your student participate in the Free and Reduced-Price School Lunch Program OR The School Breakfast Program? If yes, your household is eligible for $30 off your monthly internet bill, through the Affordable Connectivity Program!
¡Podrías calificar! ¡Podemos ayudarle a evaluar su elegibilidad para este programa federal y ayudarlo a solicitar este beneficio! Envíe GETACP por texto al 211-211 para obtener más información.
Los proveedores de servicios de internet ofrecen planes tan bajos como $14.99 por mes. La herramienta de texto y sitio web de UWCA puede ayudarle seleccionar planes de bajo costo en su área para los que califica.
El Programa de Conectividad Asequible brinda a hogares elegibles un descuento de $30/mes en su factura de internet ($75/mes en tierras tribales calificadas). Contáctanos para detalles y verificar tu elegibilidad.
Si recibes beneficios estatales o federales (como SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, etc.), podrías calificar para planes de internet económicos con proveedores y el descuento del Programa de Conectividad Asequible. Envía un SMS con las palabras clave para detalles y elegibilidad.
Desde el 2021, 20 millones de hogares en EE. UU. (17 millones de hogares urbanos y 3 millones de hogares rurales) se han inscrito en el programa ACP. Descubra cómo también puede recibir el descuento de $30 al mes en su factura de internet ($75 al mes en tierras tribales) enviando un mensaje de texto con la palabra GETACP al 211-211 hoy.
Si su estudiante recibe almuerzos escolares gratuitos o a precio reducido o desayunos escolares, su hogar podría obtener un descuento de $30 en su factura mensual de internet a través del Programa de Conectividad Asequible.
¡Podrías calificar! ¡Podemos ayudarle a evaluar su elegibilidad para este programa federal y ayudarlo a solicitar este beneficio! Envíe GETACP por texto al 211-211 para obtener más información.
Los proveedores de servicios de internet ofrecen planes tan bajos como $14.99 por mes. La herramienta de texto y sitio web de UWCA puede ayudarle seleccionar planes de bajo costo en su área para los que califica.
El Programa de Conectividad Asequible es un programa financiado con fondos federales que ofrece a los hogares elegibles un descuento de $30 en su factura de internet cada mes ($75 al mes para aquellos que viven en tierras tribales que califican). ¡Ponte en contacto con nosotros para conocer más sobre la ACP y si calificas!
¡Internet de bajo costo no tiene que ser internet de baja calidad! Obtenga más información sobre las diferentes opciones de internet y los descuentos disponibles para usted visitando broadway.unitedwaysca.org, o enviando un mensaje de texto con GETACP o INTERNET al 211-211
Si participa en ciertos beneficios estatales o federales (SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, etc.), puede ser elegible para AMBOS planes de internet de bajo costo a través de un proveedor del servicio de internet, Y el descuento del Programa de Conectividad Asequible. ¡No dude en enviar un mensaje de texto con las palabras clave para obtener más información y averiguar si califica!
Desde el 2021, 20 millones de hogares en EE. UU. (17 millones de hogares urbanos y 3 millones de hogares rurales) se han inscrito en el programa ACP. Descubra cómo también puede recibir el descuento de $30 al mes en su factura de internet ($75 al mes en tierras tribales) enviando un mensaje de texto con la palabra GETACP al 211-211 hoy.
¿Su estudiante participa en el Programa de Almuerzos Escolares Gratuitos o de Precio Reducido O en el Programa de Desayunos Escolares? En caso afirmativo, su hogar es elegible para recibir $30 de descuento en su factura mensual de internet, con el Programa de Conectividad Asequible.
The number of struggling families in CA is 240% higher than the federal poverty measure indicates, according to a new @UnitedWaysCA study.
#RealCostMeasure takes into account what families actually need to live in CA from housing & childcare to transportation & health care.
Who falls under the #RealCostMeasure (the amount it takes to afford to live in CA)?
➡️ 45% of Black households
➡️ 51% of Latino households
➡️ 70% of households led by single mothers
Learn more from @UnitedWaysCA here: https://www.unitedwaysca.org/realcost
California's working families are struggling to make ends meet! 3.7 million households don't make enough to afford CA's costs of living. We must prioritize policies that uplift families! Learn more in @UnitedWaysCA's #RealCostMeasure study! https://www.unitedwaysca.org/realcost
