Get ready for tax season now by gathering documents you will need. Find the complete list at MyFreeTaxes.org/resource/tax-prep-checklist/
Prepárese para la temporada de impuestos ahora reuniendo los documentos necesarios. Encuentre la lista completa en MyFreeTaxes.org/resource/tax-prep-checklist/
Visit MyFreeTaxes.org to find an in-person free tax prep site near you or connect to free tax help from home through online preparation and self-filing options!
Visite MyFreeTaxes.org/es para encontrar un sitio de preparación gratuita de impuestos en persona cerca de usted o, si prefiere hacerlo desde casa, puede elegir entre recibir ayuda para que le preparemos los impuestos en línea o prepararlos por su cuenta usando nuestro software gratuito.
Our free tax filing options become available in January when the IRS opens the filing window. Text TAXES to 211-211 to be notified when filing opens.
Nuestras opciones gratuitas para declarar impuestos estarán disponibles en enero, cuando el IRS inicie la temporada de impuestos. Envíe la palabra TAXES al 211-211 y le avisaremos cuando abran.
Form W-2 is the most common income tax form. This form includes your total wages from an employer, plus information related to any company benefits you might have received.
Learn more about specific tax forms here: MyFreeTaxes.org/resource/tax-terminology/#w-2
El formulario W-2 es el formulario de declaración de impuestos más común. Este formulario incluye el salario total que recibe de su empleador, además de información sobre cualquier beneficio que pueda haber recibido de la empresa.
Obtenga más información sobre formularios de impuestos específicos aquí: MyFreeTaxes.org/es/resource/tax-terminology/#w-2
Form 1099 is used to report income that doesn't come from a regular paycheck, like independent contractor and self-employment income.
Get organized around 1099 income with this Worksheet: go.unitedwaysca.org/sched-c
El formulario 1099 se utiliza para reportar ingresos que no provienen de un salario regular, como los ingresos de contratistas independientes o de trabajo por cuenta propia.
Organice su información de ingresos 1099 con esta hoja de trabajo: go.unitedwaysca.org/sched-c-spanish
Check out our taxpayer readiness guide to fully prepare for tax season! Learn what documents and information you'll need to file your taxes.
¡Revise nuestra guía de preparación para la temporada de impuestos y conozca qué documentos e información necesitará para declarar sus impuestos!
Are you a full time student who received form 1098-T? Learn how college students can maximize their tax refund by writing off education-related expenses. MyFreeTaxes.org/resource/writing-off-college-expenses
¿Es estudiante de tiempo completo y recibió el formulario 1098-T? Vea cómo aprovechar gastos relacionados con sus estudios para aumentar su reembolso de impuestos. MyFreeTaxes.org/es/resource/writing-off-college-expenses
You don't have to figure it out alone. MyFreeTaxes.org offers free self-filing tax software *and* visual guides to help you use it, giving you step-by-step support along the way.
No tiene que averiguar todo sin ayuda. MyFreeTaxes.org/ES ofrece software gratuito para declarar sus impuestos por su cuenta y guías con imágenes que le ayudarán durante el proceso, paso a paso.
Have questions about ITINs? Our ITIN Resource Hub provides trusted information about eligibility, how to apply, and safety and privacy updates.
¿Tiene preguntas sobre los ITIN? En nuestro Centro de Recursos ITIN encontrará información confiable sobre quién puede solicitar uno, cómo hacerlo y qué debe saber sobre seguridad y privacidad.
Changes at the federal level have raised concerns about ITIN safety and privacy. See what’s happening and what legal protections are in place: MyFreeTaxes.org/resource/itins-understanding-the-latest-developments
¿Tiene preguntas sobre los ITIN? Nuestro Centro de Recursos ITIN le ofrece información confiable sobre elegibilidad, cómo solicitarlos y actualizaciones sobre seguridad y privacidad.
Get free, confidential tax help—like access to in-person ITIN application support and in-person or online ITIN renewal support—at MyFreeTaxes.org. There is no pressure to apply for or renew an ITIN, or to do anything that does not feel right. Support is here when it’s needed.
Obtenga ayuda gratuita y confidencial para hacer sus impuestos —incluyendo apoyo para solicitar o renovar un ITIN en persona o en línea— en MyFreeTaxes.org/es. No hay presión para solicitar o renovar un ITIN, ni para hacer algo que no se sienta bien. Cuando sea el momento adecuado para usted, aquí estamos para ayudarle.
Get reliable ITIN information and support, including what to know when considering applying for an ITIN, at MyFreeTaxes.org
Obtenga información y apoyo confiable sobre ITIN, incluido lo que debe saber al considerar solicitar un ITIN, en MyFreeTaxes.org/es.
Help us spread the word about MyMoneyPath.org – an interactive hub designed by the United Ways of California to empower Californians with personalized and trusted financial resources.
MyMoneyPath has updated info about what's changing with benefits, public charge, and data privacy, plus what it could mean for you: MyMoneyPath.org/blog/public-benefits-and-public-charge
Please note: The United Ways of CA Benefit Screener doesn't collect personal information.
MyMoneyPath tiene información actualizada sobre lo que está cambiando con los beneficios, la carga pública y la privacidad de datos, y qué podría significar para usted: MyMoneyPath.org/es/blog/public-benefits-and-public-charge
Nota importante: La herramienta para evaluar beneficios de United Ways of California no guarda ni solicita información personal.
When a crisis happens, everything can feel urgent and overwhelming. Get resources to help you stay grounded, prioritize what comes next, and find a first step that feels right for you: MyMoneyPath.org/blog/crisis-prioritizing
Cuando ocurre una crisis, todo puede sentirse urgente y abrumador. Encuentre recursos que le ayuden a mantenerse con los pies sobre la tierra, ver qué hacer primero y encontrar un primer paso que usted sienta que puede tomar: MyMoneyPath.org/es/blog/crisis-prioritizing
Text Rights (English) or Derechos (Spanish) to 211-211 to receive information about local immigration response networks, immigrant resources, immigrant legal rights, LGBTQ+ immigrant resources, rights awareness training, and general 211 resources.
Si tienes celular, envía un mensaje de texto a 211-211 con la palabra clave Derechos para recibir información sobre redes locales de respuesta migratoria, recursos para inmigrantes, derechos legales de los inmigrantes, recursos para inmigrantes LGBTQ+, capacitación sobre derechos y recursos generales del 211.
California's 211s provide essential support before, during, and after disasters like fires, floods, and earthquakes. In times of crisis big or small, 211 is your central hub for help. Call 211 to connect with a specialist anytime.
Los 211 de California brindan apoyo esencial antes, durante y después de desastres como incendios, inundaciones y terremotos. En tiempos de crisis, grandes o pequeños, el 211 es su centro central de ayuda. Llame al 211 para conectarse con un especialista en cualquier momento.
CA's 211s connect communities to vital services 24/7. Speak with a 211 Specialist for help finding local resources. No matter the need, 211 is here for you. Learn more at 211CA.org. https://youtu.be/vohm382dub8?si=FgILz27y-iKN8xQ-
Los 211 de CA conectan a las comunidades con servicios vitales las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana. Hable con un especialista del 211 para que le ayude a encontrar recursos locales. No importa la necesidad, el 211 está aquí para ayudarle. Obtenga más información en 211CA.org/ES.
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Thank you to all the 211s across California for your hard work and dedication to supporting every caller. To learn more about 211, visit 211CA.org.
Gracias a todos los 211 de California por su arduo trabajo y dedicación apoyando a cada persona que llama. Para obtener más información sobre 211, visite 211CA.org/ES.
211 is a lifeline in times of crisis. Did you know that it can also provide a wealth of resources beyond just major, pressing needs? See five things you might be surprised to learn about 211: https://unitedwaysca.org/5-things-to-know-about-211/
When Guillermo needed support getting a job, 211 connected him with a technical school voucher program. That education set him up for a stable, satisfying career.
Cuando Guillermo necesitó apoyo para conseguir trabajo, el 211 lo conectó con un programa de vales para una escuela técnica. Esa educación lo preparó para una carrera estable y satisfactoria.
A statewide special election is happening November 4, and your vote is important to make sure your voice is heard.
Voting early is easy. Beat the lines and cast your ballot early. Find out where you can vote before Election Day: go.unitedwaysca.org/earlyvoting
Votar anticipadamente es fácil. Evite las colas y emita su voto temprano. Descubra dónde puede votar antes del día de las elecciones: go.unitedwaysca.org/earlyvoting-es
Voting within a week of Election Day? It’s best to use a ballot drop-off box or vote in person at a vote center. If you mail your ballot, go inside the post office and ask to have it hand-stamped to ensure it’s postmarked by November 4.
¿Votará dentro de una semana antes del día de las elecciones? Le recomendamos usar una caja segura de votación o votar en persona en un lugar de votación. Si deseas usar esta boleta por correo en vez de ir a votar en persona, llénala cuidadosamente y envíala de vuelta con tiempo suficiente para que el sello postal no esté marcado después del día de la elección.
Free tax prep makes an impact for community members like Ivonne, a mother of five, wife, and healthcare professional in Sonoma County. "Volunteer Income Tax Assistance programs help me ensure I get all my available tax credits and maximize my tax refund every year," she shared.
VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) clients know they are receiving:
- ALL of the tax refund they're owed
- 100% free tax prep and filing services
Our communities are waiting—let's support additional state funding for Free Tax Prep & Outreach programs!
Free tax prep, outreach & education work. In 2024 alone, CA United Ways and our partners helped community members save over $37.6 MILLION in paid preparer fees. That's a lot of money back in people's pockets!
#CALeg, support additional ongoing funding for this critical service.
Free tax prep and tax credit outreach and education programs programs, run by community-based organizations, connect families and households to ALL the state and federal tax credits they're owed.
#CABudget, support additional ongoing funding for this critical service.
🗣️ #CABudget: Support an additional $10M ongoing for CalEITC Free Tax Prep and Outreach & Education programs! Californians are counting on these critical resources.
A #CalEITC (California Earned Income Tax Credit) $300 minimum would:
- Increase tax credit uptake
- Ease administration burden
- Support local economies
#CALeg: Support #AB398 by Asm. Ahrens to establish a $300 credit minimum!
The #CalEITC (California Earned Income Tax Credit) has been successfully delivering cash to households via tax refunds over the past decade. #AB398 by Asm. Ahrens builds upon that success by putting more resources back in the hands of Californians who need it the most!
#CALeg, support #AB398
88% of #CalEITC recipients got less than $300 from the credit in tax year 2021 (per California Budget & Policy Center). #AB398 by Asm. Ahrens will ensure that everyone eligible for the CalEITC receives $300 minimum to make this tax credit even more impactful for CA households!
🗣️ CALeg: Support #AB398 by Asm. Ahrens to make the #CalEITC even more impactful!
The Young Child Tax Credit only applies to families with kids under the age of 6. But California families with kids of all ages need relief now to meet their basic needs. #CALeg: Support #AB397 by Asm. Mark González to support expanding the YCTC age!
Rent, childcare, groceries, gas—these basic necessities cost too much. #AB397 by Asm. Mark González expands the Young Child Tax Credit (#YCTC) to all CalEITC-eligible households with children, providing a bigger tax refund to California families.
Now more than ever, CA families struggle to make ends meet. It doesn't have to be this way. #CALeg, support #AB397 by Asm. Mark González, and give families the boost they need by creating a more inclusive Young Child Tax Credit.
🗣️#CALeg: Support expanding the #YCTC to all California households who have children and are eligible for the CalEITC! Let's invest in future generations and ensure no one is left behind! #AB397
Communities urgently need continued access to 211 services, and 211 urgently needs state support to address Californians’ ongoing, emerging, and disaster-related needs.
Speak up for state funding for #211 today: go.unitedwaysca.org/446JcPp
In 2023 alone, California 211s answered 2.3 million calls and texts for information and referral services. CA legislators, please support our $20 million budget request to help 211s continue providing free, critically needed services to our community members in need!
#211
211 is a non-emergency response system that helps address community needs, while relieving pressure on 911 and emergency response teams.
Support state funding for #211: go.unitedwaysca.org/446JcPp
Now more than ever, Californians need 211, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 🗣️#CABudget: Prioritize Californians seeking help and support $20 million in one-time funding for 211.
#211
Thank you for supporting funding for critical 211 services, Senators Ochoa Bogh, Reyes, Valladares, Choi, Jones, Seyarto, Umberg, and McNerney; and Assemblymembers Pellerin, Lackey, and Ransom
📢 OUT NOW 📢: @UnitedWaysCA #RealCostMeasure study finds that over 1 in 3 California households—over 3.8 million families—don't earn sufficient income to afford basic living necessities.
Learn more about the real cost of living in the Golden State: unitedwaysca.org/realcost
One in three California households falls below the #RealCostMeasure—the income it truly takes to afford living here. These households span a variety of demographics.
See who’s most likely to be below the Real Cost Measure at unitedwaysca.org/realcost
Of households under the Real Cost Measure (what it really takes to afford basic necessities), 97% have at least one working adult. Learn more about how we can support hard-working families in @UnitedWaysCA's #RealCostMeasure study: unitedwaysca.org/realcost
Over 4.5 million California households (40%) spend at least 30% of their income on housing. For households falling below the #RealCostMeasure and the federal poverty line, housing costs are much more than half their income. See what we can do to support housing needs: unitedwaysca.org/realcost
54% of households with children under age 6—and 81% of single mothers with kids under 6—fall below the Real Cost Measure. We must prioritize policies that support families’ economic well-being. Learn more in @UnitedWaysCA's #RealCostMeasure study: unitedwaysca.org/realcost
1 in 3 CA households don't earn sufficient income to afford basic living necessities even though they work full time. We must prioritize policies that ensure all families can achieve financial security and thrive.
Learn more in @UnitedWaysCA's #RealCostMeasure study: unitedwaysca.org/realcost
Are you raising a family member’s child? Share your experience in our study and help improve care for kinship families across California! go.unitedwaysca.org/kinshipoutreach
Your experience can strengthen support for other families raising children outside their immediate family. Join our study for Riverside and San Bernardino County residents: go.unitedwaysca.org/kinshipoutreach
Are you raising a family member’s child in San Bernardino or Riverside Counties? Join our study to help improve support for kinship families and access valuable resources along the way. go.unitedwaysca.org/kinshipoutreach
We want to hear from families raising their relative's children! Join our study to share your journey, get supportive resources, and help improve kinship care statewide. 💙 go.unitedwaysca.org/kinshipoutreach
Your experience can strengthen support for other families raising children outside their immediate family. Join our study for Riverside and San Bernardino County residents: go.unitedwaysca.org/kinshipoutreach
We want to hear from families raising their relative's children! Join our study to share your journey, get supportive resources, and help improve kinship care statewide. 💙 go.unitedwaysca.org/kinshipoutreach
If you're raising a relative’s child in San Bernardino or Riverside Counties, your experience matters! Join our study to access kinship care resources and help strengthen support for families in California. 💙 go.unitedwaysca.org/kinshipoutreach
Raising a family member’s child in Riverside or San Bernardino Counties? Join our study to share your story, access helpful resources, and support kinship families like yours in California. go.unitedwaysca.org/kinshipoutreach
Your journey matters. Share your experience caring for a loved one’s child to help strengthen kinship family support. go.unitedwaysca.org/kinshipoutreach
Kinship families in Riverside and San Berardino Counties, join our study to share your experience and access resources to support your kinship care journey: go.unitedwaysca.org/kinshipoutreach
¿Estás manteniendo hijo de un miembro de tu familia? ¡Comparta tu experiencia en nuestro estudio y ayuda a mejorar la atención a familias en todo California! go.unitedwaysca.org/kinshipoutreach
Tu experiencia puede fortalecer el apoyo a otras familias que mantienen niños fuera de su familia inmediata. Únete a nuestro estudio para residentes de los condados de Riverside y San Bernardino: go.unitedwaysca.org/kinshipoutreach
¿Está manteniendo hijo de un miembro de tu familia en los condados de San Bernardino o Riverside? Únete a nuestro estudio para mejorar el apoyo a las familias de parentesco y acceder a recursos valiosos a la misma vez. go.unitedwaysca.org/kinshipoutreach
¡Queremos saber de las familias que mantienen hijos de sus familiares! Únete a nuestro estudio para compartir tu experiencia, obtener recursos de apoyo y ayudar a mejorar el cuidado de familiares en todo el estado. 💙 go.unitedwaysca.org/kinshipoutreach
Tu experiencia puede fortalecer el apoyo a otras familias que mantienen niños fuera de su familia inmediata. Únete a nuestro estudio para residentes de los condados de Riverside y San Bernardino: go.unitedwaysca.org/kinshipoutreach
¡Queremos saber de las familias que mantienen hijos de sus familiares! Únete a nuestro estudio para compartir tu experiencia, obtener recursos de apoyo y ayudar a mejorar el cuidado de familiares en todo el estado. 💙 go.unitedwaysca.org/kinshipoutreach
Si está manteniendo hijo de un familiar en los condados de San Bernardino o Riverside, ¡tu experiencia es importante! Únete a nuestro estudio para acceder a recursos de cuidado por familiares y fortalecer el apoyo a las familias en California. 💙 go.unitedwaysca.org/kinshipoutreach
¿Mantienes hijo de un miembro de la familia en los condados de Riverside o San Bernardino? Únete a nuestro estudio para compartir tu experiencia, acceder a recursos útiles y apoyar a familias como la tuya en California. go.unitedwaysca.org/kinshipoutreach
Compartanos tu experiencia de como cuidar hijo de un ser querido para fortalecer el apoyo familiar, porque es muy importante para las familias. go.unitedwaysca.org/kinshipoutreach
Familias de parentesco en los condados de Riverside y San Berardino, únete a nuestro estudio para compartir tu experiencia y acceder a recursos para apoyarte con el cuidado de familiares: go.unitedwaysca.org/kinshipoutreach
