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Start with Military OneSource MilTax for information on filing taxes in the military. MilTax is a suite of free tax services for the military community, including personalized support from tax consultants, easy-to-use tax preparation and e-filing software, and helpful articles on filing taxes in the military. MilTax services are designed to address the realities of military life – including deployments, combat and training pay, housing and rentals, and multistate filings.

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Preparing, Filing and Refunds - The Essentials
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Special Tax Considerations - The Essentials

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Accessing and Troubleshooting MilTax Preparation and e-Filing Software

March 28, 2019 @ 10:18 AM | 6 Min Read | 11769 Views

MilTax is available to service members, including members of the National Guard and reserves, immediate family members and eligible survivors. To ensure easy access to MilTax tax preparation and e-filing software, please review these tips and the included three-step guide to accessing the software.
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12 Tax Tips Made for Military Life

March 21, 2019 @ 12:00 PM | 11 Min Read | 37892 Views

Did you become an expert on capital gain exclusions before your last permanent change of station? Don't worry - as a service member, you have free access to MilTax, Military OneSource tax services.
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How to Deal with Special Tax Considerations

March 4, 2019 @ 9:49 AM | 5 Min Read | 14078 Views

When major changes happen that affect your income or your assets — such as the death of a family member or the pending start of college — the last thing you want to consider is taxes.
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College Tuition and Taxes: What You Need to Know

March 4, 2019 @ 9:47 AM | 3 Min Read | 16296 Views

Take advantage of tax savings if you are pursuing higher education. If you are a student or parent with an eye toward maximizing your tax deductions, make sure to connect with MilTax , Military OneSource tax services.
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Making Tax Filing Simple

February 26, 2019 @ 12:18 PM | 5 Min Read | 26582 Views

T-A-X-E-S. It’s that time of the year again, and if there’s good news to be had, it’s that you have access to special assistance as a member of the military community in getting your taxes in order.
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Here’s What You Need to Know About the New Tax Laws

January 22, 2019 @ 5:22 PM | 7 Min Read | 6012 Views

Tax laws have changed, and they are likely to affect you. Learn how you can take steps now to maximize your benefits under the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and protect against an unexpected tax bill or penalty next year.
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Getting a Tax Refund? Seven Budgeting Tips to Make It Count

January 22, 2019 @ 2:08 PM | 3 Min Read | 15978 Views

Getting a tax refund may seem like free money, but it’s not. A tax refund is money you worked hard to earn last year and overpaid to the government. So, before you let it burn a hole in your pocket, think about putting it to better use.
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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program

January 22, 2019 @ 1:22 PM | 3 Min Read | 19526 Views

This year, take command of your taxes. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, provided through the Armed Forces Tax Council, provides coordinators for the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard.
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Three Ways to Get a Federal Tax Extension as a Service Member

January 22, 2019 @ 1:14 PM | 4 Min Read | 15217 Views

If you can’t file your federal tax return by the April 15 – April 17, 2017 – deadline, then consider filing for an extension. Doing so is more common than you may think.
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OCONUS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Locations

January 22, 2019 @ 12:46 PM | 8 Min Read | 9892 Views

Service members and their families have earned something that few others have – easy access to free tax consultants and financial counselors with military expertise, along with secure online tax preparation and filing software.
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Ins and Outs of Filing Military Taxes When You Are Deployed

January 17, 2019 @ 11:55 AM | 5 Min Read | 22030 Views

Deployed service members are expected to file their taxes. Fortunately, the Internal Revenue Service realizes service members and their families face unique circumstances and offers tools — and some special extensions — to make tax filing easier.
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CONUS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Locations

November 14, 2018 @ 9:06 AM | 30 Min Read | 12104 Views

Looking for an OCONUS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance location or a Certified Acceptance Agent at a military installation? Visit Military OneSource's OCONUS location listing.
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