Free tax preparation — best deal around Published Feb. 18, 2009 By Richard Brock 81st Training Wing KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, BILOXI, MISS. -- The best deal going for Keesler personnel is free tax preparation with a direct deposit to your checking or savings account. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program is designed to provide Keesler taxpayers with trained tax preparers who know the new changes in the law and who can maximize your tax refund in both federal and state returns. The taxpayer should have all of the relevant documents needed such as Social Security cards or numbers for all family members; W-2', 1099 and 1098 forms; backup information for deductions such as tax receipts, charitable contributions, documents to reflect IRA contribution, and anything you feel is relevant to prepare the return. It's always a good idea to have a copy of last year's return. Return preparation is available at your squadron and the base tax office, Room 229, Sablich Center. Office manager is Rich Ess, 376-4141.