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MILITARY VITA PROGRAM
FREE TAX PREPARATION & E-FILE
for active duty, retired military, and dependents

·        Rapid Refunds – money in your pocket in about a week with online filing of Federal and State tax forms

·        Confidential - volunteers are trained to conduct themselves in a professional manner and to maintain client privacy

·        Military Focus - take advantage of military tax benefits from tax preparers uniquely trained in preparing military tax returns

·        Convenient - walk-in hours at Naval Base San Diego and Naval Air Station North Island

LOCATIONS & HOURS:

NLSO TAX CENTER, BLDG 56, NB SAN DIEGO, 619-556-6848
Monday – Friday: 0800 - 1600; Saturday: 0800 – 1200

NLSO NASNI TAX OFFICE, BLDG 318, NAS NORTH ISLAND, 619-545-6437
Monday – Friday: 0800 – 1500

WHAT TO BRING:

1. Your photo ID plus social security cards and birthdates for yourself, your spouse, and your dependents
2. Wage, earning, and pension statement(s) from all employers (W-2 & 1099-R)
3. Interest and dividend statements (1099-INT and 1099-DIV)
4. A copy of last year's Federal and State returns if available
5. Bank routing and account numbers for Direct Deposit
6. Any other relevant information (example: day care expenses, mortgage statements, student loan interest, etc.)

Please note to e-file a joint tax return, you must bring your spouse to sign the required forms or have a power of attorney and form 2848 for filing taxes from your spouse.

Military Pay Raise!

2009 Military Pay has been approved! There is an overall pay increase is your Basic Allowance of 3.9% and you will see this increase in your January 15th paycheck. Please click on the below links to find out your new pay!

2009 Enlisted Pay http://www.navycs.com/09militarypaychart.html#enlisted-paycharts
2009 Officer Pay http://www.navycs.com/09militarypaychart.html#officer-pay-charts

JPJ FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP RECOGNIZED

At the July Surface Forces Ombudsman Assembly, your FSG was recognized for their outstanding work helping a sister ship's family. Surface Force Co-Ombudsman Susan Hare spoke about the importance of FSG and what it takes to run one after Surface Force Co-Ombudsman, Stephanie DuBose introduced the FSG Executive Board and Hospitality Chair and presented them with a certificate signed by Force Master Chief (SW/AW) Michael Schanche. Darla Nydegger was also specifically recognized by The Co-Ombudsmen for her extraordinary effort helping another Navy family.

JPJ Family Support Group is being recognized

Your FSG is being recognized by the Surface Forces Ombudsman Assembly for their outstanding work helping other Navy Families. More information will follow.

New Commissary Hours at Naval Station 32nd Street:

0730-2000 daily

New Function on FFSC Website:

The Fleet and Family Support Center website functions have been released. The website (www.nffsp.org) is still the same but you are now able to find your Ombudsman and email that person from their website by following the appropriate link under "Ombudsman Program". This is a great function, especially when you are trying to locate your new Ombudsman when your Sailor PCS's.

Are you a military tenant whose landlord is facing foreclosure?

If so here are some important things for you to know from Naval Base San Diego:

1. While some local districts may require longer notice, NEW California law requires 60 day notice of eviction.

2. Military tenants displaced from leased or rental properties due to landlord forclosure may be eligible for transportation of household goods. Contact PSD and keep all paperwork pertaining to the foreclosure. Changes in this policy are retroactive to July 30, 2008.

3. Relief may be sought through the Service Members Relief Act to delay court proceedings. Check with Navy Legal to get more information.

4. Service Members may be approached by a third party offering “cash for keys”, which is an attempt to get the Service Member to leave earlier than the required 60 days notice. The tenant now has the so called upper hand and can negotiate a more appropriate deal for leaving early or waving any part of the 60 day notice.

5. If you are going to rent, check out the property records to see if a notice of default has been issued for the property. This will help avoid unnecessary problems as a notice of default is a precursor for foreclosure.

6. All Members and their dependents should seek assistance from their local Navy Legal Office if they are facing this problem.

LOCAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE FROM NLSO SW LOCATED ABOARD NAVAL BASE SAN DIEGO BLDG 56/619-556-2349 AND NAVAL BASE CORONADO BLDG 318/619-545-6437.

HOURS ARE FROM 0800-1045 MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY AND ON TUESDAY AND THURSDAY FROM 0800-1045 AND 1300-1445.

ASSISTANCE IS ALSO AVAILABLE FROM THE FINANCIAL EDUCATORS AT THE ON-BASE FLEET AND FAMILY SUPPORT CENTERS OR CALL (619) 545-3676 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

BOTH COMMANDS STAND READY WITH A STAFF OF DEDICATED PROFESSIONALS TO ASSIST SAILORS AND THEIR FAMILIES.