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Use Your Tax Return to get Your Coronavirus Impact Payment Quickly

April 14, 2020 @ 6:39 PM | 3 Min Read | 3909 Views

To ease the economic toll of coronavirus disease 2019, the federal government will distribute payments to eligible adults before the end of April. The Internal Revenue Service will use recent tax returns to calculate eligibility and deposit money directly into recipients’ bank accounts.

Ins and Outs of Tax Filing When You Are Deployed

April 7, 2020 @ 2:01 PM | 5 Min Read | 41570 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.

Military OneSource MilTax: Frequently Asked Questions

April 7, 2020 @ 1:54 PM | 8 Min Read | 6 Views

MilTax is a suite of free tax services for the military from the Department of Defense, including easy-to-use tax preparation and e-filing software, personalized support from tax consultants, and current information about filing taxes in the military.

Making Tax Filing Simple

April 7, 2020 @ 1:51 PM | 5 Min Read | 38927 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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Three Ways for Service Members to Get a Federal Tax Filing Extension

April 6, 2020 @ 5:50 PM | 5 Min Read | 24222 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.

Here’s What You Need to Know About the New Tax Laws

April 6, 2020 @ 5:16 PM | 8 Min Read | 17362 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.

Accessing and Troubleshooting MilTax Preparation and e-Filing Software

March 4, 2020 @ 3:52 PM | 7 Min Read | 19709 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 step-by-step guide to access the software.

Tax Terms Defined for the Military

February 11, 2020 @ 9:38 PM | 13 Min Read | 3752 Views

Whether you're doing taxes yourself or getting professional support from resources like Military OneSource MilTax or the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, the process can be a lot easier if you understand important tax terms.

Filing State Income Taxes in the Military

February 8, 2020 @ 2:26 PM | 3 Min Read | 8324 Views

When you’re on the move, it can be hard to know where to file your state income taxes. Thankfully, active-duty service members and their spouses have certain protections under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, including protections about where you claim residency for purposes of taxes and voting. There are rules for military service members and slightly different rules for military spouses.

PCS and Taxes: Deducting Military Moving Expenses

February 8, 2020 @ 2:10 PM | 3 Min Read | 5959 Views

Service members who move due to a permanent-change-of-station move may be eligible to deduct some of their unreimbursed moving expenses from their federal income tax returns. Most moving costs are covered by military allowances, so you’ll want to save your receipts and log your expenses to calculate any possible deduction at the end of the tax year.

MilTax: Free Tax Return Filing Help for Your Service Member

February 5, 2020 @ 3:58 PM | 3 Min Read | 18338 Views

If your service member has recently entered the military, you may now lose the ability to claim them as a dependent. On top of that, this may be the first time your loved one has ever had to file a tax return.

Getting a Tax Refund? Seven Budgeting Tips to Make It Count

January 15, 2020 @ 4:38 PM | 3 Min Read | 22721 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 15, 2020 @ 2:30 PM | 4 Min Read | 30929 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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