LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The United Way is once again offering free tax preparation from its Earn It! Keep It! $ave It!, or EKS, program.

Households that earned $60,000 or less last year qualify to participate.

Get your taxes done for free and make sure you get the largest refund possible. Being a U.S. citizen is not a requirement.

California has CalEITC, a cash back credit for working people, which could mean hundreds or thousands back when you file.

More than $2 billion from this earned income tax credit went unclaimed last year. Text CALEITC to 51555 to learn more.

Call today to find out if you qualify for free tax preparation. When you call, you'll learn what you need to bring and make an appointment at a tax site that’s convenient for you:

– Sonoma: 2-1-1 or 800-325-9604;
– Mendocino/Lake: 707-467-3236;
– Humboldt: 2-1-1 or 707-441-1001;
– Del Norte: 707-464-3069, Extension 208.

You can also self-schedule your appointment online.