Income tax filing assistance available to military Published Jan. 11, 2007 By Tech. Sgt. Charlene Pullum 92nd Air Refueling Wing Tax Program Coordinator FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. -- Now that the holiday season is over, income tax season is right around the corner. The 92nd Air Refueling Wing Legal Office, with the assistance of volunteer income tax assistance representatives, will again provide free tax help, to include electronic filing, for active duty members, family members and retirees. Unit VITA representatives will begin tax filing aid Jan. 29. The volunteers will prepare federal income taxes free of charge for all identification card holders here. They will also have IRS information available on topics such as the earned income credit, additional child credit, deductions and other important financial issues. To prepare taxes, VITAs will need the following documents from each filer: Social Security card copies for the taxpayer, the spouse and all dependents; a voided check from those desiring a direct deposit of return; a form W-2 from each employer (active duty members may obtain this from www.mypay.dfas.mil); childcare expense information, including the name, Social Security number and address of the childcare provider(s); a copy of last year's tax return, if available; and supporting documentation for any additional sources of income (rental property, stocks sales, etc.) A complete list of VITA representatives will be available through your Commander's Support Staff, the Airman and Family Readiness Center, and the Legal Office. For more information regarding tax preparation, please contact Tech. Sgt. Charlene Pullum at 247-2838/2839.
