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 Moore, OK 73160 Self-Prep Location Wed 6:00p – 8:30p Sat 10:00a – 2:00p Languages: English
Norman Public Library	225 N Webster Ave, Norman, OK 73069, USA	OU College Of Law 225 N. Webster Norman, OK 73069 Self-Prep Location Mon 5:00p – 8:00p Wed 6:00p – 8:00p Thur 6:00p – 8:00p Languages: English
Edmond Library	10 S Blvd, Edmond, OK 73034, USA	10 S Blvd Edmond, OK 73034 Self-Prep Location Mon-Thur 9:00a – 7:00p Fri 9:00a – 6:00p Sat 9:00a – 5:00p Sun 1:00p – 6:00p
Northwest OKC Library	5600 NW 122nd St, Oklahoma City, OK 73142, USA	5600 NW 122nd St Oklahoma City, OK 73142 Self-Prep Location Mon-Thur 9:00a – 9:00p Fri 9:00a – 6:00p Sat 9:00a – 5:00p Sun 1:00p – 6:00p
Warr Acres Library	5901 NW 63rd St, Warr Acres, OK 73132, USA	5901 NW 63rd St Warr Acres, OK 73132 Self-Prep Location Mon-Thur 9:00a – 9:00p Fri 9:00a – 6:00p Sat 9:00a – 5:00p Sun 1:00p – 6:00p
The Village Library	10307 N Pennsylvania Ave, The Village, OK 73120, USA	10307 N Pennsylvania Ave Oklahoma City, OK 73120 Self-Prep Location Mon-Thur 9:00a – 9:00p Fri 9:00a – 6:00p Sat 9:00a – 5:00p Sun 1:00p – 6:00p
Southern Oaks Library	6900 S Walker Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73139, USA	6900 S Walker Ave Oklahoma City, OK 73139 Self-Prep Location Mon-Thur 9:00a – 9:00p Fri 9:00a – 6:00p Sat 9:00a – 5:00p Sun 1:00p – 6:00p
Jones Library	9295 Willa Way, Jones, OK 73049, USA	9295 Willa Way Jones, OK 73049 Self-Prep Location Mon 9:00a – 8:00p Tues 9:00a – 6:00p Wed 9:00a – 5:00p Sat 9:00a – 5:00p
Belle Isle Library	5501 N Villa Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73112, USA	5501 N Villa Ave Oklahoma City, OK 73112 Self-Prep Location Mon-Thurs 9:00a – 9:00p Fri 9:00a – 6:00p Sat 9:00a – 5:00p Sun 1:00p – 6:00p
Wright Library	2101 Exchange Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73108, USA	2101 Exchange Ave Oklahoma City, OK 73108 Self-Prep Location Tues-Thurs 9:30a – 5:30p Fri 9:00a – 5:00p Sat 9:00a – 5:00p
Ralph Ellison Library	2000 NE 23rd St, Oklahoma City, OK 73111, USA	2000 NE 23rd St Oklahoma City, OK 73111 Self-Prep Location Mon-Thurs 9:00a – 9:00p Fri 9:00a – 6:00p Sat 9:00a – 5:00p Sun 1:00p – 6:00p
Nicoma Park Library	2240 Overholser Dr, Nicoma Park, OK 73066, USA	2240 Overholser Dr Nicoma Park, OK 73066 Self-Prep Location Tues-Thurs 9:30a – 5:30p Fri 9:00a – 5:00p Sat 9:00a – 5:00p
Luther Library	310 NE 3rd St, Luther, OK 73054, USA	310 NE 3rd St Luther, OK 73054 Self-Prep Location Mon 9:00a – 6:00p Tues 9:00a – 8:00p Wed 9:00a – 6:00p Sat 9:00a – 5:00p
Del City Library	4509 SE 15th St, Del City, OK 73115, USA	4509 SE 15th St Del City, OK 73115 Self-Prep Location Mon-Thur 9:00a – 9:00p Fri 9:00a – 6:00p Sat 9:00a – 5:00p Sun 1:00p – 6:00p
Harrah Library	1930 Church Ave, Harrah, OK 73045, USA	1930 Church Ave Harrah, OK 73045 Self-Prep Location Mon 9:00a – 6:00p Tues 9:00a – 8:00p Wed 9:00a – 6:00p Sat 9:00a – 5:00p
Downtown Library	300 Park Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73102, USA	300 Park Ave Oklahoma City, OK 73102 Self-Prep Location Mon-Thur 9:00a – 9:00p Fri 9:00a – 6:00p Sat 9:00a – 5:00p Sun 1:00p – 6:00p
Choctaw Library	2525 Muzzy St, Choctaw, OK 73020, USA	2525 Muzzy St Choctaw, OK 73020 Self-Prep Location Mon-Thur 9:00a – 9:00p Fri 9:00a – 6:00p Sat 9:00a – 5:00p Sun 1:00p – 6:00p
Bethany Library	6700 NW 35th St, Bethany, OK 73008, USA	6700 NW 35th St Bethany, OK 73008 Self-Prep Location Mon-Thur 9:00a – 9:00p Fri 9:00a – 6:00p Sat 9:00a – 5:00p Sun 1:00p – 6:00p
Almonte Library	2914 SW 59th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73119, USA	2914 SW 59th St Oklahoma City, OK 73119 Self-Prep Location Mon-Thur 9:00a – 9:00p Fri 9:00a – 6:00p Sat 9:00a – 5:00p Sun 1:00p – 6:00p
Mustang Library	1201 N Mustang Rd, Mustang, OK 73064, USA	1201 N Mustang Rd Mustang, OK 73064 Self-Prep Location Mon-Thur 9:00a – 8:00p Fri 9:00a – 5:30p Sat 10:00a – 5:30p
Mabel C Fry Library	1200 Lakeshore Dr, Yukon, OK 73099, USA	1200 Lakeshore Dr Yukon, OK 73099 Self-Prep Location Mon-Thur 9:00a – 9:00p Fri 9:00a – 5:00p Sat 10:00a – 5:00p

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.

File on Your Phone

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.

File Online

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

Oklahoma tax experts spread awareness on earned income tax credit

Tax experts across Oklahoma City are hoping to help Oklahomans who might qualify for a tax credit. “I think taxes are always a little scary and mysterious to most people,” said Andy Moore, Community Ambassador for OKC Tax Help. Read More

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