Learn about taxes as a tax center volunteer Published Jan. 7, 2011 By Capt. Blaine B. Nicholson Assistant Staff Judge Advocate HILL AIR FORCE BASE -- The Hill Air Force Base Tax Center needs the help of some dedicated volunteers. The volunteers will be needed to assist military members with the processing of their tax returns from mid-January through April 15. Experience is not needed. Volunteers will be given free extensive IRS training in January, and will be certified Volunteer Income Tax Assistants (VITAs). Some individuals may even be eligible to do their training on line. Although the concept of federal income taxes can be intimidating to most, many volunteers in years past from all sections of the Hill community have answered the call to assist Airmen and their families with their tax concerns. Volunteers will be preparing income tax returns, free of charge, for all active duty military members, dependents, and retirees with military identification cards. The Tax Center provides assistance on a walk-in basis and by appointment. Volunteers are needed to help clients from 8 a.m. through 4 p.m., Mondays through Fridays. Due to past workload, volunteers should be able to work 8 a.m. to noon or noon to 4 p.m. at least once a week. Working fewer than four hours in a single day can cause problems for both customers and other volunteers. This year the Tax Center will be located in Building 430, the Customer Support Center, commonly known as the old BX, on 6th Street, just across from Burger King. Anyone willing to work a minimum of four hours per week in the Tax Center preparing tax returns should contact Capt. Blaine Nicholson at blaine.nicholson@hill.af.mil or (801) 777-6626.