Legal center open for tax season

The Stuttgart Legal Center is now open for tax season.

The tax center will “e-file” taxes for eligible community members. It is also a resource for people who prepare their own taxes. E-filers and legal assistance attorneys can provide personal income tax advice, publications and other reference materials, and review prepared returns.

They can also explain the several additions and modifications to the available tax credits and deductions this year, which include the Making Work Pay Tax Credit and First-time Homebuyer Credit.

U.S. service members and other employees of the U.S. government must pay U.S. income tax, even if stationed overseas. The Foreign Earned Income Exclusion does not apply to employees of the U.S. government.

States can require their residents and/or domiciliaries to pay income tax. Each state’s law is different.

To have their taxes filed at the tax center, all taxpayers must bring their Department of Defense-issued ID card and Social Security card, all W-2 forms received from employers, and, if interested in electronic filing, a voided check. 

If applicable, they must also bring:

• Form 1099 INT, DIV (interest statements)

• Original Power of Attorney if filing for a spouse

• Documentation of child care expenses paid last year

• Documentation of Individual Retirement Accounts

• Documentation supporting charitable contributions

• Statement of interest expenses (mortgage, student loans)

• Alimony information

• Any other relevant financial information from the tax year, such as investment statements, rental reports, medical expenses or others.

For questions or to make an appointment, call 421-4588/civ. 0711-729-4588. Walk-ins are welcome.