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Free tax preparation help online, in person

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MCGUIRE AIR FORCE BASE, N.J. --  This year's tax season brings a number of options for taxpayers. For the fifth straight year, eligible taxpayers can file online through a major national tax preparer for free. This program, known as Free File, has no hidden fees. This program was developed by the Internal Revenue Service in partnership with a group of industry leading private-sector tax preparation companies. 

Free File is available to anyone who earns $52,000 a year or less and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The program is available in English and Spanish.
To use Free File, individuals must first go to the IRS Web site, www.irs.gov, click on "Free File", then press the "Start now" button and choose a tax preparation company from the list provided. (Free File is not available by going directly to a company's Web site.) Not all companies offer services to everyone. Filers should be sure to read the offer description to find which company best suits the taxpayer's individual needs. Once a company is selected, users click on the link to that company's Web site and begin preparing their return. Free File also has a "Guide Me to a Company" feature that will assist taxpayers in selecting a company that offers services tailored to their particular situation.
 
Although Free File is available only for federal income tax returns, some participating Free File Alliance companies also offer state tax return preparation and e-filing at no charge. Those services are noted in the Free File section of those companies' Web sites. Some alliance companies will also provide free access to Form 1040EZ-T for those people who have no legal obligation to file a tax return, but who can request the one-time telephone excise tax refund. In addition, taxpayers can use Free File to file a Form 4868, Application for Automatic Extension of Time to File.
 
The Joint Tax Center at Fort Dix has a limited number of appointments available for tax preparation assistance. Located in Bldg. 5407 at Fort Dix, the tax center is scheduled to be open until April 15. Call (609) 562-6856 to schedule an appointment. Please complete IRS Form 13614, prior to your appointment http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f13614.pdf.
 
--Courtesy of the 305th Air Mobility Wing Legal Office