 Tax season is here and it's time to start preparing to file. Active Duty Sailors will have access to their W-2s beginning January 21st for the 2016 tax year. The Internal Revenue Service would like to remind you that a new law states that the IRS cannot issue refunds before February 15th for tax returns that claim the earned income tax credit or additional child tax credit. For more information on the new tax law, visit the IRS website. If you decide to prepare your taxes on your own, Military OneSource provides free filing software that walks you through a series of questions to help complete your tax return. Those eligible for free tax services include Active Duty, Reserve and Retired Service members as well as their spouses and dependents. For more information about Military OneSource tax preparation and filing services, visit the Military OneSource website.