2012 Tax Days at Westover AFB Published Feb. 1, 2012 WESTOVER AIR RESERVE BASE, Mass. -- During the 2012 tax season, the Massachusetts Joint Support Family Assistance Program will be offering all service member and their families of all components in the military free tax preparation at various locations around Massachusetts. These site will provide tax preparation and asset building opportunities. LOCATIONS Wellesley, Cape Cod, Milford, Reading,Westover AFB,Worcester. Sites will be openMon-Sat and hours will vary by location. DATES The tax sites will open starting the week of January 30th and run until the last day of the tax season, April 16th. Appointments can be made starting January 23rd. ELIGIBILITY Servicemembers and their dependents who served in any component of the Armed Services in 2011, Military Retirees and OEF/OIF Veterans are eligible for this free service. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS TOUSING THIS SERVICE Saving $$$ (The average tax return costs $200). Don't pay $ for something that you can get it done for free. Our volunteers are certified and some are tax professionals. You will not get a bigger refund going to a paid preparer. WHAT ASSET BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES WILL I BEMADE AWARE OF AT THE SITES? After you determine what your refund will be, you will be given opportunities to put that refund to use by being made aware of information on: paying off debt; contributing to the the Thrift Savings Program, 529 Plans, IRAs, 401(k)s and other savings vehicles; using part of the refund to purchase Savings Bonds; joining the Military Saves campaign; and working with a financial counselor in addition to other great asset building opportunities. WHAT SHOULD I BRINGWITHMETOTHESITE? Proof of identification. Social Security Cards for you, your spouse and dependents. Completed Intake Sheet. Wage and earnings statements fromW-2, W-2Gand 1099-Rs. Interest and dividend statements fromForm1099. A copy of last year's federal and state return (if available). Form1098 fromyour mortgage. Bank routing #'s and account numbers for Direct Deposit. Total paid for daycare provider and provider's tax identification # (if applicable). Any other tax forms that you receive in the mail. !! TAX DAYS AT WESTOVER AFB!! Taxes will be completed atWestover on Saturdays during tax season. TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT EMAIL: ma-taxes@ng.army.mil Fore more information call: (781) 431-0197