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Learn how to answer the digital asset (Crypto) question on your tax return.

Learn how to request, retrieve, and renew an Identity Protection Personal Identification Number (IP PIN) to help prevent tax-related identity theft and keep your tax return secure.

Equip yourself with the tools you need to file your taxes and claim tax credits.

Filing taxes as Married Filing Separately? This guide breaks down your free filing options, helping you find the best way to file at no cost.

Learn how to file your taxes on your own through MyFreeTaxes.org using free, safe, accurate tax-filing software.

An A-Z guide of commonly-used terms that may be helpful to reference when filing your taxes.

Learn how you can request copies of previously filed tax returns.

Explore the thousands of dollars in state and federal tax credits you may be eligible for by filing your taxes.

Get your questions about Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs) answered.

Learn about common reasons for IRS letters, steps you can take if you need to respond, and what you can do if you’ve misplaced your notice.

Explore different options to set up a payment plan or potentially reduce your tax debt with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or Franchise Tax Board (FTB).

Everything you need to know about tax extensions and how you can use our free tax filing software to request an extension online.

Learn when to report tax-exempt IHSS income to the Internal Revenue Service and how to do so. 

If you claimed the MCTR as taxable income on your return, you may have overpaid tax to the IRS.

Learn how to submit an application for an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

Learn how to create an online account with the IRS.

Watch video tutorials to learn how to fix a mistake on your California or federal tax return.

Some tips for helping you achieve financial success.

Learn how you can maximize your tax refund by writing off child care expenses.

Learn how college students can maximize their tax refund by writing off education-related expenses.

The most commonly-used documents you’ll need to successfully complete your taxes.

The forms and documents you need to get ready to renew or apply for your ITIN (Individual Tax Identification Number).

The forms and documents you need to get ready to renew or apply for your ITIN (Individual Tax Identification Number).

Get your questions about Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers (ITINs) answered.

Protect yourself from fraud when applying for an Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN).

Learn how to submit an application for an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

As part of wildfire relief, Los Angeles County filers now have up until October 15, 2025, to meet tax deadlines. Learn about your options and resources.

If you haven’t claimed the third economic impact payment yet, now is your time to do so. April 15, 2025, will be the last opportunity to claim the third payment.

Protect yourself from fraud when applying for an Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN).

The regular and extended deadlines to file your 2023 taxes have passed. Here’s what you need to know next, depending on whether you’ve filed or not.

Learn about tax-advantaged CalABLE savings accounts that help individuals with disabilities save without impacting their public benefits.

Keep your hard-earned money safe. Here is a list of common tax scams to watch out for. 

Form 13614-C. This form must be completed to get your taxes prepared at a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site. Fill it out before your appointment to save time.

As part of tax relief for Californians impacted by winter storms, the IRS will waive the usual fees and requests for copies of previously filed tax returns.

This form is for those who visit a VITA site that is doing drop off or virtual tax services.

If you haven’t claimed the third economic impact payment yet, now is your time to do so. April 15, 2025, will be the last opportunity to claim the third payment.

Residents in San Diego County have until June 17, 2024, to file various federal and state individual returns and make tax payments.

If you claimed the MCTR as taxable income on your return, you may have overpaid tax to the IRS.

United Way Helping Communities Affected by Winter Flooding

Due to weather crises in California, taxpayers in most of California now have until November 16, 2023, to file various federal and state individual and business tax returns and make tax payments, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Franchise Tax Board (FTB) announced.

United Ways of California knows that tax credits help communities by putting thousands of dollars back into the pockets of hard working families.

What you should know about California’s Middle Class Tax Refund (MCTR), which is eligible to Californians who filed their 2020 tax return.

How the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is helping community members across California file their taxes for free.

The federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is now temporarily available to filers who are ages 18-24 for the 2021 tax year.

California tax credits have been expanded to include households married but filing separately – what you need to know.

An update for those who filed their taxes by October 15, 2021 but were still waiting on their ITIN application.

There were some important changes to the Child Tax Credit last year that you should know when filing your taxes in 2022.

Explaining the New Child Tax Credit.

What you should know about this stimulus funding.

Read this how-to guide.

Read recent updates about tax filing deadlines.