Team Buckley receives free tax consultation, preparation

BUCKLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- A tax service offered by Military OneSource is now available to Team Buckley members online. Through Military OneSource, the Defense Department is partnering with H&R Block to offer a free tax preparation service, promising guaranteed accuracy, helping to save Buckley families hundreds.

Aside from helping active-duty families, Military OneSource offers tax consultation, tax preparation and filing for reservists regardless of activation status, death or separated service members until 180 days after their retirement, discharge or end-of-tour dates.

New features have been added this year to accommodate those with rental properties, charitable deductions or mortgage interest.

Each Team Buckley member can do one federal return and up to three state returns for free with the online service.

Team Buckley members may call the H&R Block on base at 303-341-4472 for any questions regarding filing their tax returns or for tax expert advice.