Tax season is here

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GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --  Free tax assistance is available for all active duty, Guard and retired personnel as well as their spouses and dependents, beginning Feb. 9.

Goodfellow members seeking free tax assistance for preparing their federal income tax returns and free electronic filing must first go through their unit tax advisor.

Retirees making less than $60,000 adjusted gross income, and service members grades E-5 and below without a UTA should utilize the Goodfellow Base Tax Center located in the 17th Training Wing Legal Office at the Norma Brown Building, suite 202. This service is also available for local recruiters, grades E-5 and below, and family members of deployed Guard or Reserve with power of attorney.

Bring the following documents if applicable:

· Military identification.
· All W-2 forms.
· HUD-1 forms.
· Proof of childcare expenses.
· All 1099 INT and DIV forms.
· Power of attorney if necessary.
· Form 1098, mortgage interest statement.
· Any other tax-related documents.
· Receipt for deductible expenses if itemizing deductions.
· Social security cards.
· Proof of bank account if direct deposit is requested.
· First year Airmen need to know if a parent is claiming them as a dependent.
· Last year's tax return if available.

Those filing taxes independently who have a 2014 AGI of $60,000 or less can use Free File through the IRS website at http://www.irs.gov/uac/Free-File:-Do-Your-Federal-Taxes-for-Free.

Active duty, Guard, Reserve, spouses and dependent children may use Military OneSource at http://www.militaryonesource.mil/. The legal office will offer a self-service kiosk during duty hours where members will have access to Military OneSource for filing and can contact authorized representatives for assistance.

The UTAs are limited to individual income tax assistance and are unable to provide advice or assistance to anyone owning a private business. Additionally, the UTAs reserve the right to refer complicated returns to a certified public accountant or a qualified tax preparation agency.

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