"Ask a CPA" E-mail Program — Virginia Military Tax Help


The Virginia Society of CPAs (VSCPA) offers free tax assistance for Virginia-based members of the U.S. armed forces and support personnel. This program matches Virginia military families with CPA volunteers in their area who provide free tax advice on federal and state income tax filings. Experienced, licensed Virginia CPAs will use their expertise and insight to answer questions on tax exclusions and deadline  extensions for filing tax returns, paying taxes, filing refund claims and taking other actions related to federal and state taxes.

Individuals and their families must meet the following criteria to qualify for Virginia Military Tax Help:

  • Member or support personnel of the U.S. armed forces, or the spouse of military personnel.**
  • Resident of Virginia

Sign up for the program using our online form below, or contact VSCPA Community Relations Coordinator
Tracey Zink at (804) 612-9427.

** For the purpose of this public service program, the VSCPA follows the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) definition of "U.S. armed forces," which includes officers and enlisted personnel in all regular and reserve units controlled by the Secretaries of Defense, Army, Navy and Air Force; reservists placed on active duty and "federalized" National Guard personnel; personnel deployed overseas away from their permanent duty station in support of operations in a qualified hazardous duty; and individuals serving in the combat zone in support of U.S. armed forces such as the American Red Cross, Merchant Marines, accredited correspondents and civilians acting under the direction of the U.S. Armed Forces. 
 

Name*
Mailing Address*
Phone Number*
Email Address*
Branch of US Armed Forces Served
Geographic Combat Area in which you served
Service Start Date
Service End Date
Preferred method of CPA Assistance:
Federal Income Tax Filings
State Income Tax Filings
Local Tax Filings
Other

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