File taxes for free through April 17

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  • By Senior Airman Brigitte N. Brantley
  • 8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --  For Airmen, retirees and contractors looking to get their taxes filed for free, the 8th Fighter Wing Legal Office is currently hosting a Tax Center on the third floor of Bldg. 755.

Customers will be helped on an appointment-only basis until the April 17 filing deadline set by the Internal Revenue Service.

"For a lot of people, taxes can be a little bit daunting," said Staff Sgt. Michelle Barto, paralegal and the center's NCO in charge. "If you have tax questions, a lot of our volunteers can actually answer them for you instead of you maybe having to go online to find an answer."

While most of the appointments are in the afternoon, Barto said the volunteers will work with mid- and swing-shift workers to accommodate their schedules.

"I've gotten my taxes done on base before and I was satisfied with the service," said Staff Sgt. Christeen Hodge, Tax Center volunteer. "I've learned there are a lot of Airmen of all ranks who aren't comfortable doing taxes on their own. Here, they know their stuff is covered and double-checked."

Customers will need to bring their most recent W-2s and proof of other amounts they want to claim, including interest dividends and deductions.

For more information or to make an appointment, call 782-4283.