FORT BLISS TAX CENTER

The Tax Center will be open on January 18, 2012.

The Fort Bliss Tax Center is here to serve eligible patrons, saving time and money removing the burden of self-preparation or hiring a commercial tax preparer. The Fort Bliss Tax Center offers FREE tax preparation, e-filing of both the Federal and State return, and direct deposit.  

Information Contained in this Site:

  Who is Eligible for Our Services
  Scope of the Fort Bliss Tax Center Operation
  Hours of Operation
  Directions to Tax Center
  How to Contact the Tax Center
  What You Need to Bring
  Specific Military Issues
  Helpful Links for Downloading Tax Forms
  Conclusion

Who is Eligible for Our Services

 
  • All active duty personnel and their dependents
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  • Reservists on active duty more than 29 days and their dependents
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  • Military retirees and their dependents
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    Scope of the Fort Bliss Tax Center Operation:

     

    The Fort Bliss Tax Center provides tax preparation services for 2011 tax returns and amends tax returns from 2009 and 2010. Last year, the Tax Center saved Soldiers and Family member over $1.1 million in tax preparation fees. Every Tax Center staff member is trained and certified by the IRS and guarantees efficient and accurate tax preparation. In fact, the Tax Center staff receives the same training as any commercial tax preparer. The Tax Center offers free e-filing, which allows customers to receive their refunds in as little as one week. The Tax Center now offers the IRS FAST program, Free Assisted Self-Service Tax Preparation, that allows customers the choice between three tax preparation software to complete their own tax return. Now taxpayer who opt to complete their own taxes can do so for free at the tax center using tax center computers and software. The FAST program is available during all business hours on a walk-in basis.

    Our Hours of Operation

    West Bliss (Main post 2910 location)

    Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri
    Walk-ins
    Appointment only
    Closed for lunch


    0800-1130
    1300-1700
    1200-1300

    Thurs
    Walk-ins
    Appointment only
    (Closed at 1500 for mandatory training)
    Closed for lunch


    0800-1130
    1300-1500

    1200-1300

    East Bliss (403 location)-hours during reverse cycle PRT

    Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri
    Appointments only
    Walk-ins
    Closed for lunch


    0800-1130
    1300-1530
    1200-1300

    Thurs
    Appointments only
    Walk-ins
    (Closed at 1500 for mandatory training)
    Closed for lunch


    0800-1130
    1300-1430

    1200-1300

    East Bliss (403 location)-hours during regular PRT schedule

    Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri
    Appointments only
    Walk-ins
    Closed for lunch


    0900-1130
    1300-1700
    1200-1300

    Thurs
    Appointments only
    Walk-ins
    (Closed at 1500 for mandatory training)
    Closed for lunch


    0900-1130
    1300-1500

    1200-1300

    How to Contact the Tax Center:

    For appointments, call 915-568-4999


    Directions to the Tax Center:

    Main Post Tax Center
    The Main Post Tax Center is located at Building 2910, Cassidy Road, to the immediate left of the Stout Gym running track. If entering the Cassidy gate from 54, stay straight. Building 2910 is on the left after passing through the intersection of Cassidy and Carrington Road.

    East Fort Bliss Tax Center
    The East Fort Bliss Tax Center is located in Building 403 on Sergeant Major Blvd. If entering through the Sergeant Major Blvd gate from Airway Blvd or the 601 Spur, stay straight and you will pass the Mini-PX or shoppette on your right. Soon after the shoppette you will begin to see several trailers on your right. Bldg. 401 is located in the set of 4 trailers on the corner of SGM Blvd and Thunderhorse Way.


    What You Need to Bring:

  • Copies of your last federal tax return, go to irs.gov to request a copy
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  • Military ID Card
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  • Your Social Security Card and the Social Security Card of your spouse and dependants
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  • All W-2 and 1099 forms received
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  • All other forms needed
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  • SSN and EIN for each child care provider
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  • Blank check with bank routing number for direct deposit of refund
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  • Information documenting payment of alimony (divorce decree or separation agreement)
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  • Special Power of Attorney for Taxes, if needed

    • Specific Military Issues:

     
  • Disability pay: Disability pay is not considered as taxable income.
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  • TDY pay: TDY pay is a non-taxable benefit to the extent it does not exceed TDY expenses. Taxpayers are generally not required to report amounts received as reimbursement for TDY.
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  • Extension for filing: Service members serving in a qualified combat zone (to include Afghanistan)  or hazardous duty area (to include Afghanistan & Iraq) have up to 180 days following the date of their return to file taxes.  Soldiers serving in a qualified combat zone during tax season will also be entitled to an additional extension time.

    • Helpful Links:

    This section contains links to worldwide web sites not maintained by the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or the US Army. No sponsorship or endorsement is intended or implied.
      I.R.S. Home Page
     

    Conclusion:

    The Fort Bliss Tax Center is here to serve you. We are looking forward to providing you with the most convenient and best possible service! Please call us at 568-4999 with your questions, comments, and suggestions and help us spread the word about this web page!