The Fort Gordon Tax Center is gearing up for the tax season and is recruiting volunteers.

Last year, Fort Gordon completed 2,700 tax returns with 2,656 of those processed electronically using the IRS's e-file program.

Soldiers and their Families received an amazing total of $4,468,716 in refunds. The Tax Center will provide services to facilitate the filing of service member's taxes as well as those of their Family members.

Any excellent program requires dedicated and concerned individuals who are willing to lend their talents and time for the betterment of the community.

Fort Gordon tax center managers are seeking volunteers who are willing to help meet some high goals. Whether a novice or an experienced tax expert, your assistance can be valuable on the Fort Gordon Tax Office team for the 2008 tax season.

The Internal Revenue Service will provide a training session at Fort Gordon from January 20 to 23, 2009. IRS agents will provide training to anyone interested in helping the Fort Gordon Tax Center. The IRS training will make participants knowledgeable to help complete tax returns at the tax center. And the training will also give participants a vast amount of knowledge on income taxes for a better understanding of your own tax responsibilities. Those who complete the training will be certified as an official tax preparer.

Flexible schedules are available for anyone who wants to volunteer. Plans are in development to have evening and weekend hours this tax filing season.

For further information about the free tax filing service or to ask questions about volunteering call Capt. Peter Meno at (706) 791-7812.