Refunds for Working Families
Every year, Oklahomans leave millions of dollars on the table because they don’t claim their Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) when filing taxes. This year, don’t miss out on money that could change your life.
“I’m very excited and very happy that I did take the [EITC] when I did, because we all need a little help every now and then. And I think this program is one of those things that can help the community get what it needs.”
Detra
What is the Earned Income Tax Credit?
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a federal tax credit for households like yours who generally earn $57,000 or less a year. The amount of your refund increases depending on your number of children and is often between $2,000-$6,000. Oklahomans collected an average credit of $2,577 in 2019.
EITC Calculator
Max Credit Estimate
Estimate your own EITC amount using the calculator above.
Please note, these figures are averages and subject to change based on your tax return.
This calculator assumes all income is from earned wages and not from investments or other forms of income.
Source: Internal Revenue Service
Where Do I Start?
It’s normal to have questions around filing your taxes. We have an approved list of tax professionals ready to help you file your taxes so you can get every penny you are owed.
There are Multiple Ways to File Your Taxes for Free
Learn more about the different services you can use to file you taxes for free. Whether you need help in understanding and filing your taxes or you just need access to Wi-Fi or a computer, we can help you find a location near you.
Valet VITA (Scan & Go)
Valet VITA sites are set up to allow you to quickly scan your documents, answer a few questions and send the information to a volunteer VITA tax professional. They will prepare your taxes for you and request your approval before the taxes are filed. If they have any questions or you have missing documents, they will reach out using the contact information you provide in order to complete your taxes.
In-Person VITA (By appointment)
In-Person VITA sites will usually require an appointment to meet with a volunteer VITA tax professional. They will work with you to complete your taxes and answer any questions you may have during the filing process. By the time you leave, your taxes should be ready to file.
Self-Prep (Computer bank)
Self-Prep locations consist of either a computer bank or access to Wi-Fi to file you taxes on your own device. Most computer banks will require you to schedule an appointment for access to a computer where you will be able to visit getyourrefund.org to file your taxes.
COVID-19 Notice: In order to ensure the safety of volunteers and staff, some VITA and self-prep locations may require you to schedule an appointment. Please be sure to call the location where you plan to file your taxes prior to showing up to understand their COVID-19 safety protocols.
Find a Free Filing Site or Free Self-Prep Location
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites are currently open across Oklahoma City. These sites provide you with high-quality tax preparation, financial stability resources and connections to other community services, oftentimes at little or no cost. Whether you’re looking to self-file or just need internet access to view our online tools, there are convenient locations throughout Oklahoma City where you can use an internet-accessible computer, free of charge.
| Title | Address | Description |
|---|---|---|
Moore Public Library | 225 S Howard Ave, Moore, OK 73160, USA | 225 South Howard Wed 6:00p – 8:30p Languages: English |
Norman Public Library | 225 N Webster Ave, Norman, OK 73069, USA | OU College Of Law Mon 5:00p – 8:00p Languages: English |
Edmond Library | 10 S Blvd, Edmond, OK 73034, USA | 10 S Blvd Mon-Thur 9:00a – 7:00p |
Northwest OKC Library | 5600 NW 122nd St, Oklahoma City, OK 73142, USA | 5600 NW 122nd St Mon-Thur 9:00a – 9:00p |
Warr Acres Library | 5901 NW 63rd St, Warr Acres, OK 73132, USA | 5901 NW 63rd St Mon-Thur 9:00a – 9:00p |
The Village Library | 10307 N Pennsylvania Ave, The Village, OK 73120, USA | 10307 N Pennsylvania Ave Mon-Thur 9:00a – 9:00p |
Southern Oaks Library | 6900 S Walker Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73139, USA | 6900 S Walker Ave Mon-Thur 9:00a – 9:00p |
Jones Library | 9295 Willa Way, Jones, OK 73049, USA | 9295 Willa Way Mon 9:00a – 8:00p |
Belle Isle Library | 5501 N Villa Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73112, USA | 5501 N Villa Ave Mon-Thurs 9:00a – 9:00p |
Wright Library | 2101 Exchange Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73108, USA | 2101 Exchange Ave Tues-Thurs 9:30a – 5:30p |
Ralph Ellison Library | 2000 NE 23rd St, Oklahoma City, OK 73111, USA | 2000 NE 23rd St Mon-Thurs 9:00a – 9:00p |
Nicoma Park Library | 2240 Overholser Dr, Nicoma Park, OK 73066, USA | 2240 Overholser Dr Tues-Thurs 9:30a – 5:30p |
Luther Library | 310 NE 3rd St, Luther, OK 73054, USA | 310 NE 3rd St Mon 9:00a – 6:00p |
Del City Library | 4509 SE 15th St, Del City, OK 73115, USA | 4509 SE 15th St Mon-Thur 9:00a – 9:00p |
Harrah Library | 1930 Church Ave, Harrah, OK 73045, USA | 1930 Church Ave Mon 9:00a – 6:00p |
Downtown Library | 300 Park Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73102, USA | 300 Park Ave Mon-Thur 9:00a – 9:00p |
Choctaw Library | 2525 Muzzy St, Choctaw, OK 73020, USA | 2525 Muzzy St Mon-Thur 9:00a – 9:00p |
Bethany Library | 6700 NW 35th St, Bethany, OK 73008, USA | 6700 NW 35th St Mon-Thur 9:00a – 9:00p |
Almonte Library | 2914 SW 59th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73119, USA | 2914 SW 59th St Mon-Thur 9:00a – 9:00p |
Mustang Library | 1201 N Mustang Rd, Mustang, OK 73064, USA | 1201 N Mustang Rd Mon-Thur 9:00a – 8:00p |
Mabel C Fry Library | 1200 Lakeshore Dr, Yukon, OK 73099, USA | 1200 Lakeshore Dr Mon-Thur 9:00a – 9:00p |
University Of Central Oklahoma | 100 N University Dr, Edmond, OK 73034, USA | 100 N University Dr Rm Bus 107 Edmond, OK 73034 In-Person VITA Tues 2:00p – 4:30p |
John Marshall High School | 12201 Portland Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73120, USA | 12201 N Portland Ave Oklahoma City, OK 73120 In-Person VITA Mon 4:30p – 6:30p |
TEEM - UCO | 1501 N Classen Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73106, USA | 1501 North Classen Boulevard Oklahoma City, OK 73106 In-Person VITA By Appointment Only |
True Sky Credit Union - Northwest | 8230 Northwest Expy, Oklahoma City, OK 73162, USA | 8230 NW Expressway Oklahoma City, OK 73162 In-Person VITA Languages: English |
Midwest City Neighborhoods in Action | 100 N Midwest Blvd, Midwest City, OK 73110, USA | Midwest City Community Center 100 N Midwest Blvd Midwest City, OK 73110 In-Person VITA Tues 1:00p – 7:00p |
Community Action Agency of OKC | 319 SW 25th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73109, USA | 319 Southwest 25th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73109 In-Person VITA By Appointment Only |
True Sky Credit Union - Western | 10201 S Western Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73139, USA | 10201 S Western Ave Oklahoma City, OK 73139 In-Person VITA Wed 9:00a – 4:00p |
Community Action Agency of OKC | 203 N Bickford Ave, El Reno, OK 73036, USA | 203 N Bickford El Reno, OK 73036 In-Person VITA By Appointment Only |
United Way of Norman/CSBI | 1155 E Main St, Norman, OK 73071, USA | 1155 E Main Street Norman, OK 73071 In-Person VITA Fri 8:30a – 4:30p |
THN Insurance | 2423 N Classen Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73106, USA | 2423 N Classen Blvd Oklahoma City, OK 73106 Valet VITA Mon 9:00a – 4:00p |
Downtown YMCA | 1 NW 4th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73102, USA | 1 NW 4th St Oklahoma City, OK 73102 Valet VITA Mon 9:00a – 3:00p |
Diversion Hub | 220 NW 10th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73103, USA | 220 NW 10th St Oklahoma City, OK 73103 Valet VITA SERVING CLIENTS ONLY Tues 1:30p – 5:00p Wed 1:30p – 5:00p Thur 1:30p – 5:00p Languages: English, Spanish |
TEEM | 1501 N Classen Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73106, USA | 1501 N Classen Blvd Oklahoma City, OK 73106 Valet VITA Wed 1:00p – 3:00p |
NorthCare | 2617 General Pershing Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73107, USA | 2617 General Pershing Blvd Oklahoma City, OK 73107 Valet VITA Thur 1:00p – 4:00p |
ReStoreOKC | 1220 NE 33rd St, Oklahoma City, OK 73111, USA | 1220 NE 33rd Oklahoma City, OK 73111 Valet VITA 2nd Sat of Month 9:00a – 12:00p |
Public Strategies | 3 E Main St, Oklahoma City, OK 73104, USA | 3 E Main St Oklahoma City, OK 73104 Valet VITA Click here to make an appointment Mon 3:00p – 7:00p Wed 12:00p – 4:00p Sat 9:00a – 12:00p Languages: English |
Free Online Filing Resources
If your 2020 adjusted gross income was $72,000 or less, you may find one or more free tax filing options at apps.irs.gov/app/freeFile.
Get Your Refund by Code for America provides this free service by partnering with IRS-certified Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites to provide tax filing assistance to families earning less than $66,000 a year.
Turbo Tax Free File is available to anyone with an income of $72,000 or less—if you qualify for Earned Income Tax Credit or are active military—or anyone with an income of $39,000 or less.
What Would You Do With $6,000?
Maybe you’ll buy new furniture? Perhaps you’ll save for a down payment? Or maybe pay off some debt that’s been dragging you down with monthly payments?
“For the first time in our lives, we’re saving money.”
Courtney
“With this tax credit, it helped me catch up on everything that I needed and I was able to put a down payment on a car."
Veronica
“The EITC helped pay our debt off and has taken care of student loan debt.”
Gabriel
Developing News Stories
OKC Tax Help encourages residents to claim hard-earned money this tax season
OKC tax help launched a campaign for a multilingual awareness initiative to equip Oklahomans with accessible tax education and resources to help them understand how the credit works, how to claim it, and where to access free preparation services. Read More
Point of View: Spreading the word about Earned Income Tax Credit
It’s essential that every eligible family know about the federal Earned Income Tax Credit for households earning $56,000 or less a year. Currently, thousands of Oklahomans are not claiming the EITC, even though they qualify. Read More
Things You Need To Know When Filing Taxes This Year With Unemployment
“In that package was included a provision for individual taxpayers to substitute their 2019 earned income for purposes of receiving the earned income credit and the so-called additional tax child credit,” said Dr. Mary Sheets. Read More
Regain your Refund
This refund comes from The Earned Income Tax Credit, or EITC – a federal tax credit for households earning $56,000 or less annually. In 2019, Oklahomans who filed their taxes collected an average $2,577 per home, according to the Internal Revenue Service. Read More
OKC Tax Help launches campaign to promote EITC claims
OKC Tax Help, a program established in 2019 by the Arnall Family Foundation, launched its second citywide tax assistance campaign on Friday with a goal to increase claimants of the Earned Income Tax Credit. Read More
Tax Tip Tuesday: Claim Your Money, OKC
Every Tuesday we will be sharing helpful TAX TIPS to get you through tax season. You will definitely not want to miss out on this important information to help you and your family. Read More