Capt. Veronica Bodine, a trained volunteer income tax assistant, prepares Tech. Sgt. Lisa Anderson's income taxes Feb. 5, the opening day of the Lackland Tax Center. Sergeant Anderson is assigned to the 759th Diagnostics and Therapeutics Squadron. The tax center is located in suite 3700 of the Carswell Administration Building, bldg. 9050, on Carswell Avenue. The tax center offers free tax preparation and filing assistance of federal and state income taxes to active-duty servicemembers, Reserve, National Guard and retirees. Additionally, tax refunds can be direct deposited using this process, accelerating the normal paper refund time an average of one week. The hours of operation are Monday through Thursday, 8 to 11 a.m., and 1 to 3 p.m. The tax center will be closed on Fridays. To schedule an appointment call 671-7983, 671-7984, 671-7985 (USAF photo by Robbin Cresswell)