KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany -- Tax season can be hassle free thanks to U.S. Army Tax Centers providing free, electronic preparation and filing for individuals eligible for legal assistance in the Kaiserslautern Military Community beginning Feb. 6.
U.S. Army Tax Centers provide services on a first-come-first-served walk-in basis for simple federal and state tax returns, said Capt. Thomas Edmonds, Judge Advocate Legal Assistance Attorney, with the Kleber Kaserne Law Center.
"Our grand opening is Feb. 6, and we encourage all single Soldiers to walk in for tax preparation and filing services. After Feb. 20, we will also offer appointments to customers with complex tax returns that require more time to organize and prepare," Edmonds said. "Individuals with complicated returns should bring all their tax-related documents to ensure forms are prepared and filed quickly and accurately. Complicated may include, but are not limited to rental real estate income, self-employment income and foreign income."
There are three U.S. Army Tax Center locations offering free services and refund direct deposits to KMC customers.
Kleber Tax Center is located in Room 101, Bldg. 3210. Hours of operation during the tax season are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mondays through Fridays (closed on U.S. federal holidays). Call DSN 483-7724 or civilian 0631-411-7724, for more information.
Landstuhl Tax Center is located in Bldg. 3368 on the Landstuhl Heliport installation on L470 approximately 2 kilometers west of Wilson Barracks. Hours of operation during the tax season are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mondays through Fridays (closed on U.S. federal holidays). Call DSN 486-6334 or civilian 06371-86-6334, for more information.
Baumholder Tax Center is located in Bldg. 8222. The center will begin providing service 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mondays through Fridays (closed on U.S. federal holidays). Call DSN 485-1040 or civilian 0678-36-1040, for more information.
Customers should bring all related 2016 income documents (W-2s or 1099s), bank deposit information (account and routing numbers), birthdates, tax identification numbers or social security numbers for all family members. Homeowners should bring mortgage interest statements (Form 1098), real estate tax statements and mortgage insurance statements. Landlords should bring rental receipt information (1099-MISC), property management statements of receipts and expenses, mortgage interest statement (Form 1098), hazard insurance information, prior year returns (required for depreciation purposes) and completed draft Schedule E available at www.irs.gov.
People who are self employed should bring mortgage interest statements (Form 1098), Certificate of Coverage (SSA-4121-W-Ger), Revenue and expense information (including any government subsidies) and completed draft Schedule C available at www.irs.gov.
Free do-it-yourself tax preparation is also available at www.militaryonesource.com and www.irs.gov/uac/Free-File:-Do-Your-Federal-Taxes-for-Free.
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