VITA offers no cost tax preparation

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PATRICK AFB, Fla. --  It's that time of year again, tax season, and help is available. The Patrick Air Force Base Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program provides free income tax return preparation for active duty, Reserve, retired military and civilian personnel of the Patrick community.

The service is provided at the Shark Center, which is located adjacent to the Chapel in the South Patrick Housing complex (Pelican Coast). In order for your VITA tax counselor to prepare your return, the following documentation is required; Picture I.D., Social Security card or Military I.D. with social security number of taxpayer, spouse and all dependents listed on the tax return, income statements for wages, interest, dividends, pensions, social security, and other income W-2s, and 1099s. Also bring with you expense statements to itemize deductions, if available a copy of last year's tax return, and the bank account and routing numbers if direct deposit of refunds or to debit payment of any taxes due is desired.

The VITA program offers a great, no cost alternative to other commercial preparers. The tax return preparation assistance service is only available by appointment from now until April 15, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. To make an appointment, call 494-4718. Simply leave your name and phone number on the answering machine and someone will return your call.

For more information, please call Airman 1st Class Siksay at 321-494-7357.

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Editors note: Information from this article was gathered from an article written by the 45 Space Wing Legal Office.