AC-OCAP

January 23rd was Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) awareness day! Thanks to everyone who came out! The Earned Income Tax Credit is a refundable tax credit available to working families to enhance their financial stability. Along with the Child Tax Credit, Additional Child Tax Credit, CalEITC, Young Child Tax Credit, and Foster Care Credit, families are able to potentially receive up to $8K to clean up debt, put into savings, purchase items for their home, etc. A refundable credit is actual money in your pocket! Call the City of Oakland VITA hotline at (510) 238-4911 to schedule your appointment today!

You can help people in your community. Become a certified Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) preparer and help people claim their tax credits for free!
Perks of volunteering:
✅ Learn Something New
✅ Give Back to your Community
✅ Lunch & Dinner provided for volunteers
✅ Flexible hours
✅ File taxes for your families, friends, and self
Visit http://www.oaklandca.gov/ACOCAP for more information

The Alameda County–Oakland Community Action Partnership (AC-OCAP) Board requests your support for our upcoming Holiday Toy Giveaway taking place on Saturday, December 13th, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Alameda County Supervisor Lena Tam’s Office, 101 Callan Ave, Suite 103, San Leandro, CA 94577.

This event is dedicated to bringing joy and relief to families in our community during the holiday season. Many of our neighbors face financial challenges that make it difficult to provide gifts for their children. With your help, we can ensure that every child who attends leaves with a smile and a toy to brighten their holiday.

We are asking for your generous support through a toy donation to help us purchase toys for children of all ages. Your participation would not only directly benefit local families but also demonstrate your continued commitment to uplifting and strengthening our community!

We are pleased to announce that the AC-OCAP draft CAP Plan for 2026–2027 is now open for public comments! Please repost/share this announcement with your network and community members! Your feedback is invaluable, as every voice contributes to the success of our initiatives.

The 2026-2027 Draft CAP Plan is available on the City of Oakland's website.

Please use the link below to view.

https://www.oaklandca.gov/Government/Boards-Commissions/Alameda-County-Oakland-Community-Action-Partnership-AC-OCAP

https://www.oaklandca.gov/files/assets/city/v/1/human-services/documents/ac-ocap/community-action-plan-cna-2026-2027-revised.pdf

Submit your written comments to [email protected]

Thank you for your support!

MLK Day is the only federal holiday observed as a National Day of Service – a "day on, not a day off." Come out to volunteer on Monday January 20th and help build a stronger, healthier Oakland for both current and future generations. Find a volunteer event near you and register at https://www.oaklandca.gov/topics/mlk-day-of-service Got questions? Contact [email protected] or call 510-238-7630

The City of Oakland is providing NO COST tax preparation for low-moderate income residents from February 1 thru April 10, 2025. Hurry and reserve your appointment for this tax season!

The City of Oakland is providing NO cost tax preparation for low-moderate income residents from February 1 thru April 10, 2025!
WE NEED Volunteers to serve as IRS-certified tax preparers!

https://conta.cc/3QEi57M

Public Hearing on Poverty in Alameda County: 6 PM Have Your Voice Heard! Please join AC-OCAP (in-person or virtually) at 6pm to discuss the community's most critical needs in Alameda County. Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at 6pm West Oakland Library 1801

The California Earned Income Tax Credit ( ) is an annual cash-back refund available to eligible tax filers making between $1-$30,000. Oaklanders simply have to file their CA state tax return to claim it! Go to getyourrefund.org/Oakland or call (510) 238-4911 to get started on filing your taxes for free!

Late Filing Penalty Relief May Result in Unexpected Refunds

https://www.irs.gov/payments/penalty-relief

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/covid-tax-relief-irs-provides-broad-based-penalty-relief-for-certain-2019-and-2020-returns-due-to-the-pandemic-1-point-2-billion-in-penalties-being-refunded-to-1-point-6-million-taxpayers