The West Point Tax Center is now open for scheduling appointments. Appointments will be required to receive assistance in tax preparation for the 2021 tax filing season. All tax preparation will take place virtually.
However, taxpayers will need to drop off relevant documents at the Tax Center, located on the fourth floor, Building 606, prior to their scheduled appointment time.
We are only able to prepare a limited number of returns during the upcoming filing season.
For answers to some of the most commonly asked questions, including eligibility for our services, please see below.
Who is eligible for services?
• Military personnel who returned from a combat zone during the 2021 filing season and qualify for combat zone filing extensions;
• Gold Star Families;
• Active duty personnel, retirees and dependents who meet the following qualifications:
— 2020 combined gross income was less than or equal to $57,000;
— Do not itemize deductions;
— Did not receive income from their own business or farm;
— Did not receive income from more than one rental property;
— Did not receive self-employment income or alimony;
— Are not required to file Schedule D for capital gains.
• If you qualify for our services, but during your appointment, it is determined that there are additional complexities in your tax return, you may be referred to seek professional tax preparation services.
• Cadets and cadet candidates will not be eligible for these services.
How do I schedule an appointment?
• Call the appointment line at 845-938-0459.
• The appointment line will be actively monitored from 0800-1200 Mondays, and 0800-1200 Wednesdays-Fridays.
Where is the Tax Center Located?
• The Tax Center is going virtual this year. We can prepare taxes via Microsoft Teams or telephone based on your preference.
• Supporting tax documents will need to be dropped off in Building 606, fourth floor prior to your scheduled appointment. Follow the signs for drop-off and pick-up.
What other resources are available if I am ineligible for services through the West Point Tax Center?
• IRS Free File Program (https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free);
• Military OneSource MILTAX (https://www.militaryonesource.mil/financial-legal/tax-resource-center/m…);
• TaxSlayer Military (https://www.taxslayer.com/products/taxslayer-military);
• TurboTax Military (https://turbotax.intuit.com/personal-taxes/online/military-edition.jsp);
• Or you can locate a local paid professional tax preparer certified by the IRS (https://irs.treasury.gov/rpo/rpo.jsf).
Additionally, the IRS has various resources available to help members of the military, veterans, and their families.
Please visit https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/tax-resources-for-military-members-veteran… for more information on these resources.