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February 8, 2018
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Tax Center returns for season By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer
Photos by Paul Lara
Lt. Col. Christopher Tomlinson, U.S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir commander, and Chuck Nichols, Tax Center volunteer, cut the ribbon to the Fort Belvoir Tax Center, Monday at the Staff Judge Advocate’s building.
The Fort Belvoir Tax Center provides one of the most critical services on post, said Lt. Col. Chris Tomlinson, Fort Belvoir Garrison commander. Last year, Belvoir staff and volunteers completed 2,300 returns, with a value of almost $3.9 million in refunds. “That’s pretty incredible. And the ability of the volunteers that make up the horse power in this place is pretty impressive,” he said. Tomlinson spoke Monday at the opening of the Belvoir Tax Center. This year, the tax center received new computers, and also acquired several new volunteers to do taxes after losing some volunteers last year, said Chuck Nichols, a tax center volunteer. Having taxes done by off-post places can cost extra money, especially if you have paid taxes in different locations. Off-post locations charge you for every state you do returns for, said Nicolya Jones, volunteer. “Every additional form that they do – they charge. We don’t do that.”
And, because they specialize in doing taxes for the military, they have more expertise on how to handle some of the unique issues that Service members and their families face, she said, adding that they have had to fix other people’s taxes. This year, the tax center will pre-screen clients, according to the tax center’s website. Pre-screening checks for eligibility and makes sure clients have all required documentation. Those interested in getting services from the tax center will be pre-screened before having their taxes done. Pre-screening is weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and tax preparation services are the same times, Monday through Thursday. Those eligible to receive tax services include active-duty Service members, their family members and military retirees. For information, call the tax center at 703-805-8736 or visit http://www.belvoir.army.mil/osja/ Lad/tax.asp. A list of required documents and other information is available, page A4.
Belvoir USO celebrates first 5 years By Adrienne Anderson Staff writer In conjunction with the annual Super Bowl celebration by the USO, the organization also celebrated its fifth anniversary since the building was built. Chief Warrant Officer 3 Stephen McCombs said he frequently visits the USO and enjoys the atmosphere. “It’s a family atmosphere,” he said, adding it’s a place to relax and enjoy being with others. At the Super Bowl party, he said it was a fun event with good-natured ribbing, as people waited for the final results of the game.
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Courtesy photo
From left, Paul McQuillan, USO-Metro chairman of the board; Gen. Paul Selva, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; Lt. Col. Chris Tomlinson, Belvoir Garrison commander; Pam Horton, USO-Metro vice president of operations; and Dr. J.D. Crouch II, USO president and CEO. The group gathered Sunday to observe the USO Warrior and Family Center being on Belvoir for 5 years, ahead of a Super Bowl party.
Save the dates! All these events are open to everyone. Walk in mammograms For those eligible Belvoir Hospital 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m., weekdays FMI, 571-231-3224
Military Order of the Purple Heart
Wedding Fair, Bridal Show
Greater Washington DC Chapter Meets 1 p.m. Feb. 17 American Legion Post 176, Springfield gordon.sumner53@gmail.com
Feb. 24, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. O Club, $10 per person Gifts, giveaways 703-780-0930
Military Saves Week Annual campaign Feb. 26 – March 3 Look for story next week