Air Force photograph by Kate Blais

The Edwards AFB Tax Center is looking for volunteers to help during the upcoming tax season. 
Each year the U.S. Air Force assists military members and their families by providing free income tax preparation and filing. The upcoming tax season officially starts in early February and ends April 15.
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program depends on the support of volunteers who can commit their time and effort to preparing and filing tax returns. In past tax seasons, the Edwards Tax Center has saved the Edwards AFB community over $100,000 in tax preparation fees. The success of this program is due to the dedication and active participation of volunteers from the community.
Whether military or civilian, officer or enlisted, anyone interested can volunteer.
Commanders and civilian leaders allow as many volunteers from their units to participate as is practicable. Volunteers will be considered to be on duty when volunteering at the Tax Center.
Volunteers will act as IRS-certified tax preparers; accordingly, volunteers must complete the IRS certification course. Volunteers will also need to take the California Franchise Tax Board course.  Both courses are currently scheduled to take place mid-January 2016, but the exact dates are still to be determined.  Both courses will be offered on base.
For more information, contact Capt. Jorge Martinez at jorge.martinez.18@us.af.mil.