Tax Center

MCB Camp Lejeune Tax Center

Location: Trailer 64a Molly Pitcher Rd (next to Papa John’s)

Services:  Free income tax preparation and filing for 2024, 2023, and 2022 state and federal tax returns.

For questions or to make an appointment please call 910-451-3296.

The IRS filing deadline is 1 May 2025 for NC ONLY due to Hurricane Helene.

FREE TAX PREPARATION AND ELECTRONIC FILING

The Camp Lejeune Base Tax Center will be Closed from April 16^th thru April 18^th and will re-open on April 21^st. 

Hours of Operation (as of 21 April 2025): *** Doors may be locked 45min early depending on business needs and number of clients waiting. ***

Tax Center Observes All Federal Holidays and will be closed in accordance.

The IRS filing deadline was 15 April 2025 for most taxpayers, North Carolina was extended to May 1^st for 2024 tax returns, you can still file but may receive a penalty fee for filling late.  To request an automatic six month extension use IRS Free File to request an extension at https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/get-an-automatic-six-more-months-to-file-all-taxpayers-can-use-irs-free-file-to-request-an-extension

Required documents:

Required Documents vary based on the taxpayer’s circumstances. Below is a list of items or documents commonly used in the preparation of tax returns. The taxpayer must bring all documents necessary to file their return, tax returns cannot be prepared without required supporting documents. Please bring copies; the tax center will not make copies of your documents and will NOT be returned.

• Taxpayer’s social security cards (if married filing jointly both spouse’s social security cards)  (required for all taxpayers) 
• Valid picture identification card (required for all taxpayers) 
• Social Security card/ITN numbers for all dependents claimed on tax return
• W2 (wages or salaries from all employment sources for the tax year)
• Interest from checking or saving account, bonds, CD, or brokerage account (1099-INT, 1099-DIV, etc)
• State tax refund (if itemized)
• Alimony income (for divorce before 2019)
• Pension and/or IRA distribution (1099-R)
• Unemployment income (1099-G)
• Other income such as gambling winnings, awards, prizes and jury duty
• Education expenses (1098-T)
• Real estate tax/personal property tax
• Charitable contributions
• Child care provider’s tax ID or SSN for any child/dependent care expenses
• Estimated tax payments
• Bank account information to direct deposit tax refund
• Power of Attorney if filing a joint return and one spouse is unavailable to sign the tax return in person
• All rental property information if claiming rental income            
• Advanced Child Tax Credit (IRS letter 6419) If filling Prior year tax return.
• Self-employment income (Uber, Lyft, delivery service, etc)
• Previous year’s tax return (recommended)
• Any information you think will help properly prepare your tax return  

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

• During your visit you will fill out Intake/Interview & Quality Review Sheet (Form 13614-C rev. 10-2024) and sign it. If Married Filing Jointly both spouses must sign the 13614-C, only one spouse needs to be present at the drop-off. Copies of Form 13614-C are available for pick at the tax center or can be completed prior to your visit at https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f13614c.pdf    
•  You must bring your picture State ID, Social Security card(s), and all tax information including (but not limited to) W-2s, 1099’s, and 1098’s.
• You must make copies of all tax documents necessary to complete your tax return; documents will NOT be returned.
• A tax preparer will go over all of your information with you and answer any questions you may have. You will leave all of your tax documents with the Tax Center. Once your tax return is prepared, you will receive a call notifying you to return to the Tax Center to complete your return.