LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. --
As tax season
approaches, it’s important to remember to plan ahead. There are a variety of
free tax services readily available. Below are some tips to help successfully
file tax returns this year.
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Active duty military
members can visit www.militaryonesource.mil to use free tax preparation and
filing software. Additionally, Airmen can speak with a trained military tax consultant
for military-specific information.
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Retirees are
encouraged to use free tax filing services through the Volunteer Income Tax
Assistance program.
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To find a VITA site, use the VITA locator tool
available on the Internal Revenue Service’s website, or call (800) 906-9887.
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Taxes must be filed by April 15, 2017. There are
extensions available for service members who are deployed. For a full list of
what qualifies a person for an exemption, visit https://www.irs.com/articles/2016-federal-tax-rates-personal-exemptions-and-standard-deductions.
For more information on other resources to help
navigate tax season, visit www.militaryonesource.mil.
(Editor’s note: The 19th Airlift Wing Legal
Office will no longer operate a volunteer tax center on base.)