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In-Person Assistance:

Location: Bldg. 219, Law Center, MCAS Cherry Point
Every Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (starting 11 February)
For Active Duty service members with Basic Returns.
Please call (910) 449-6169 to schedule an appointment.

Basic tax return:

  • W-2 income (income only from wages, salaries, tips, or unemployment compensation)
  • Limited interest, dividend, stock and bond income (1099-INT/1099-DIV/1099-B) – income from these sources not to exceed $1,500
  • Standard deduction ($14,600 single, $29,200 married filing jointly, $21,900)
  • Student loan/education deductions (1098-E)

NOT for: 

  • Self-employed – for example rideshare drivers (Uber/Lyft) 
  • Rental income
  • Earnings from investments like stocks and bonds greater than $1,500
  • Itemizing
     

FILING ONLINE:

The majority of tax returns can be filled online and by the member for free at MilTax:

 

OTHER RESOURCES:

The IRS has a variety of other resources to help members of the military and their dependents navigate filing taxes while in the military:

For retirees, civilians and veterans, there is a free physical tax return preparation center at 311 Middle Street in downtown New Bern. They are open on Mondays and Tuesdays from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. until April 18, 2023. Their phone number is (252) 772-5245 and their website is www.newbernvita.com.  This is a private non-profit; no federal endorsement should be inferred.

 

Tips for Taxpayers to Make Filing Easier:

The IRS urges filers to follow these steps to avoid unnecessary delays in processing and issuance of refunds:

  • File electronically and use direct deposit for the quickest refunds.
  • Check IRS.gov for the latest tax information, including the latest on Economic Impact Payments. There is no need to call.

 

Key Filing Season Dates:

There are several important dates taxpayers should keep in mind for the tax-year 2024 filing season:

  • January 12: IRS Free File opens.
  • January 16: Due date for 2023 fourth quarter estimated tax payments.
  • January 26: Earned Income Tax Credit Awareness Day.
  • January 29: Filing season start date for individual tax returns.
  • April 15: Due date of filing a tax return or to request an extension for most of the nation.
  • April 17: Due date for Maine and Massachusetts.
  • October 15: Due date for extension filers.
  • Please note that tax laws are subject to change at any time.

For guidance on how to utilize the MilTax software from Military OneSource, please see the following PDF document: Military OneSource Instructions.pdf

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