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SAN DIEGO - The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program will be open to service members, their dependents and retirees for free tax advice and preparation starting Jan. 23.
The tax center can assist service members with both federal
and state tax returns and is run by Marines aboard Marine Corps
Recruit Depot San Diego. The center is located in building 12.
“We’re really in depth, we do everything,” said Lance Cpl. Rose
O’Neal, senior tax preparer at the Tax Center. “Every little penny is
accounted for, so we can end up giving you a bigger return.”
To work in the tax center, the Marines had to go through a two
and a half week training course hosted by the Internal Revenue
Service to ensure an understanding of the forms that need to be
completed.
“They have an IRS representative giving us the knowledge we need and training us on how to prepare taxes,” said Cpl Anita J. Jones, non-commissioned officer-in-charge of the Tax Center.
The Marines have also attended other classes as well, to continue their education on the material including classes taught
Mike McIsaac, program manager, personal financial management,
and the VITA class on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton,
Calif.
“Aside from the training, in order to be able to do taxes there
are certificates we need to get for code of conduct, and beginner,
intermediate, advanced and military taxes,” said O’Neal,
explaining that each tier allows them to perform more advanced
tax preparations.
The center gives Marines on a tight schedule an opportunity to get their taxes done and get back to work. The average appointment time is 45 minutes long depending on individual circumstances.
“It’s a convenience being right here and we have walk-ins
available,” said O’Neal, about the tax center being on base.
The center files all tax forms electronically and can
let applicants know when they can expect to see their returns
depending on their file date. Applicants need to bring a copy
of their W2, Military ID card, Social Security Card and other
applicable tax documents. The deadline for filing taxes this year
is April 17. The Tax Center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for appointments and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and
again at 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. for walk-ins.
Those looking for more information or to schedule an appointment can call the Tax Center at (619) 524-4112.
| Date Taken: | 01.20.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 01.20.2012 18:37 |
| Story ID: | 82634 |
| Location: | SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, US |
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