Do you qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit?
2-1-1 encourages you to find out |
The Earned Income Tax Credit (or the EITC) is a refundable federal income tax credit for low to moderate income individuals and families. A tax credit means more money in your pocket as it reduces the amount of tax you owe. EITC amounts can range anywhere from $1 up to $5,666.
In order to claim the EITC on your tax return, you must meet all of the following criteria:
Be a U.S. Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident
Have a valid social security number
Earned income during 2010
Earned less than $48,362 (total household) in 2010
2-1-1 Orange County has partnered with the Orange County United Way to provide free tax referrals and assistance to the community. When you dial 2-1-1, our trained Information & Referral Specialists will connect you to community agencies closest to home, which will assist you determine your eligibility and fill out your tax return. Even if your household is not eligible for the EITC, you may still obtain free income tax assistance if your income did not exceed $50,000 in 2010.
To kick-off the tax season, many community agencies are offering free tax preparation assistance and financial education to eligible households. Dial 2-1-1 (toll free) or send us an email by visiting http://www.211oc.org/get-help-contact-us.html to find the closest location to your home.
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| Staff Kudos: Meet Kim Doan |
Being a part of the 2-1-1 team gives me the opportunity to do something meaningful for myself and the community. For me, there is no greater joy than to be able to help others. -Kim Doan
During her soon to be three years with 211, she has demonstrated a can do attitude everyday. Her shared vision of how to increase awareness and sustainability of our agency has been demonstrated with the fantastic work she has implemented with our social media venue as well as our website.
Kim's enthusiasm to collaborate ideas and attitude resonates through the work she does and with other team members. Using her diverse background on various projects, events and committees and her unrelenting drive to overcome challenges, her fantastic energy, and her ability to think fast and creatively makes her a winner in the eyes of 2-1-1 staff and management. |
| The Board Room: Meet Lorraine Lazarine-McCarty |
 I am so pleased to serve on the Orange County 2-1-1 Board of Directors as Secretary. As a field representative for Assembly Member Jose Solorio serving in Anaheim, Garden Grove and Santa Ana, I have seen firsthand the needs in our communities and how 2-1-1 Orange County has made an impact on neighbors in my communities. 2-1-1 is more than a phone number, more than just data on services-- this organization impacts real families in Orange County.
Prior to starting my term as Board Member, my knowledge of 2-1-1 was fairly limited, but I knew it was a nonprofit organization that provides incredibly valuable and empowering information to people who are in need of help. Sometimes people need direction in an crisis situation, or emergency assistance because their situation in life has become desperate. 2-1-1 Orange County is a telephone call away – there to offer important information about where and how to find the help they need. I encourage you to learn for yourself the value of 2-1-1 Orange County by visiting our website, www.211oc.org/getinvolved.
- Lorraine Lazarine-McCarty |
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From July to December 2010,
211 OC received 37,156
calls for help.
 211 seeks local support to provide critical information and referral services to Orange County residents. We have $623,00 raised so far!
Special thanks to our most recent supporters Hoag Hospital, Allergan Foundation, and Orange County United Way!
$914,174 raised so far!
Help us meet our $2 million goal! |
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