Its tax season again at Camp Zama

By Terrence Holden, U.S. Army Garrison Japan Public AffairsJanuary 28, 2015

Its tax season again at Camp Zama
1 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption – The Camp Zama Tax Assistance Center opened for business Jan. 21 to provide income tax services to Soldiers and other community members for the first time this year. Maj. Gen. James C. Boozer, Sr., the commander of U.S. Army Japan and I Corps (Forward... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Its tax season again at Camp Zama
2 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Maj. Gen. James C. Boozer, Sr., the commander of U.S. Army Japan and I Corps (Forward), did the honors of cutting the ribbon Jan. 21 at the Camp Zama Tax Assistance Center's opening. Boozer was the first customer of the day. (U.S. Army photos by Yuic... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
Its tax season again at Camp Zama
3 / 3 Show Caption + Hide Caption – The Camp Zama Tax Assistance Center opened for business Jan. 21 to provide income tax services to Soldiers and other community members for the first time this year. Maj. Gen. James C. Boozer, Sr., the commander of U.S. Army Japan and I Corps (Forward... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

CAMP ZAMA, Japan (Jan. 23, 2015) -- Following a traditional ribbon-cutting ceremony, the Camp Zama Tax Assistance Center opened for business Jan. 21 to provide income tax services for the first time this year.

Robert Moore, tax assistance coordinator, said the goal is to assist our Soldiers and other community members with getting the most on their tax returns.

"All of our personnel are IRS-certified and we assist our customers free of cost," said Moore.

The tax assistance center not only provides assistance to the Camp Zama community, but also to the United States Armed Forces personnel stationed on nearby U.S. military installations.

Capt. Vietlong Nguyen, assigned to U.S. Army Japan and I Corps (Forward), said the difference this year is the increased training provided to the volunteer tax preparers.

"Last year they had about 40 hours of training, but this year we increased it to 80 hours," said Nguyen. "Not only are they familiar with the tax laws, they are now familiar with the tax program."

Maj. Gen. James C. Boozer, Sr., the commander of USARJ, did the honors of cutting the ribbon and was the first customer of the day.

Boozer said last year the tax assistance center recouped almost 3 million dollars in refunds for its customers, and he expects similar results this year.

"Even if you don't come here to get assistance with your tax returns, said Boozer, it's a great resource to come in and get questions answered."

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