MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE, Idaho -- The Gunfighter Tax Center will open with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Feb. 1 at 8 a.m. at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. The tax center offers a free service to assist individuals with basic federal and state income tax returns.

Tax returns will be prepared by IRS-certified volunteers at the center every duty day until Apr. 15. Clients will be served by appointment only Tuesdays through Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and on a walk-in basis Mondays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The tax center is located at 366 Gunfighter Ave., Gunfighter Headquarters Building (building 512), second floor, suite 302.

Eligible clients include: military members and their dependents (including active duty, guard, and reserve personnel), Mountain Home AFB civilian employees, and retirees.

Individuals who have modest investment income or who own only one rental property will be served.  The tax center may not be able to assist individuals who have extensive investments, more than one rental property or other complex tax issues.

The following documents are required for tax center appointments: identification card; last year's tax return; social security cards for everyone who will be listed on the return; all form W-2s, 1098s and 1099s from the past year; information on any other income; information for any tax deductions or credits; and the identification number for child care providers.

To ask questions or schedule an appointment, call 208-828-2238 (before Feb. 1), 208-828-4997 (starting Feb.1) or email gunfightertaxcenter@gmail.com.