Preparing, Filing and Refunds

Browse our library of helpful articles about filing taxes in the military, including information on new tax laws, filing while deployed and ways to maximize your refund. Still have questions? Call Military OneSource at 800-342-9647 or live chat to request a MilTax consultant or a financial counselor. OCONUS/international? Click here for calling options.

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Accessing and Troubleshooting MilTax Preparation and e-Filing Software

March 28, 2019 @ 10:18 AM | 6 Min Read | 12896 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.

Making Tax Filing Simple

February 26, 2019 @ 12:18 PM | 5 Min Read | 28381 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 | 7093 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.

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

January 22, 2019 @ 2:08 PM | 3 Min Read | 17511 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 | 21137 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 | 17294 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 | 11829 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.

Ins and Outs of Filing Military Taxes When You Are Deployed

January 17, 2019 @ 11:55 AM | 5 Min Read | 24764 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.

CONUS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Locations

November 14, 2018 @ 9:06 AM | 30 Min Read | 13085 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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