Army Hawaii Tax Assistance Center is open for the 2015 season from Feb. 1, 2016, through April 15, 2016. The hours vary by month and are as follows:
Feb. 1-26
Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 10 a.m.-12 noon & 1-5 p.m. Wednesday: 10 a.m.-12 noon & 1-7 p.m. Thursday: 1-5 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m.-12 noon & 1-3:30 p.m. Feb. 29 -April 15
Monday & Friday: 10 a.m.-12 noon & 1-4:30 p.m. Tuesday & Wednesday: 10
a.m.-12 noon & 1-7 p.m. Thursday: 1-4:30 p.m. What To Bring To Your Appointment
Proof of identification:
Social security cards for you, your spouse and your dependents, or a number verification letter issued by the Social Security Administration. Additionally, due to recent efforts to combat identity fraud, it is now required for you to bring both your military and dependent ID cards, as well as your State ID Cards or Driver's Licenses. Birth dates for you, your spouse and your dependents. A copy of last year’s Federal and State returns. Current year’s tax package, if received. Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R:
Wage and earning statement(s) from all employers, gambling winnings, etc. Form 1098 or Form 1098-T:
For mortgage statement or similar document(s) for any houses, condos or land you owned; or a tuition statement. Information regarding any rental properties you owned:
If you owned more than one property, they cannot be owned purely as investment properties for us to prepare and file your return. See below for "Tax Assistance Services Not Provided." Form 1099:
Interest and dividend statements from banks, unemployment compensation, Social Security, pensions, annuities and cancelled debts. Receipts for all tax-deductible donations. Copy of a cancelled check that includes bank routing and account numbers for direct deposit/withdrawal. Total amount paid for child care and the child care provider's tax identifying number:
The provider's social security number or the business Employer Identification Number. Both spouses:
To file a married filing joint tax return electronically, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms. One spouse cannot prepare the return and bring it home for the other spouse to review and sign. Spouses may come in separately to review the return, but the return cannot be filed until both spouses review and approve the return in person. Any Power of Attorney used at the Tax Center must be signed within the last three years, and specify tax filing and signing powers to prevent fraud. Tax Assistance Services Not Provided
The following tax issues are beyond the scope of our tax assistance program:
Sale of real estate;
More than one rental property;
Filing a Schedule C for a business that is not in-home child care through the Family Child Care program;
Clergy/ministry expense deductions;
Schedule K-1 income from partnerships;
More than 10 investment transactions - no day traders;
Appeals of IRS decisions to Tax Courts;
Cancellation of debt;
Preparation of prior year returns. We cannot waive any of these exceptions. Individuals whose taxes fall outside our scope of services should contact a CPA or other tax-preparation service.
