The City of Irvine, in partnership with Orange County United Way, is offering free tax preparation services to taxpayers who earned less than $69,000 in 2025.

Qualifying taxpayers who live, work, or attend school in Irvine can receive help filing their taxes from IRS-trained and certified volunteers, who will also assist eligible taxpayers in applying for tax credits, including the state and federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).

The OC Free Tax Prep service is available at Harvard Community Center, 14701 Harvard Avenue, Tuesdays from February 3 through April 7, between noon and 6 p.m. An appointment is required; no walk-ins will be accepted. Interested residents can book an appointment by calling 211 or 1-888-600-4357 and selecting option 7.

Taxpayers with internet access can choose to file their own federal and state tax returns online for free if eligible. For more information, visit OCFreeTaxPrep.com.

Part of this free filing service will include advising taxpayers on potential credits. The California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC), along with a similar federal credit, can provide additional funds back to workers when they file their taxes. Additionally, working parents may qualify for the Child Tax Credit and California’s Young Child Tax Credit, which offer extra support to families with children.

For more information, visit cityofirvine.org/freetaxfiling or ocfreetaxprep.com.