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

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

January 15, 2020 @ 4:38 PM | 3 Min Read | 18538 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.

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

January 15, 2020 @ 3:52 PM | 8 Min Read | 8943 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.

Ins and Outs of Tax Filing When You Are Deployed

January 15, 2020 @ 3:28 PM | 5 Min Read | 28638 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.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program

January 15, 2020 @ 2:30 PM | 4 Min Read | 23161 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.

Three Ways for Service Members to Get a Federal Tax Filing Extension

January 15, 2020 @ 1:57 PM | 5 Min Read | 19650 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.

OCONUS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Locations

January 9, 2020 @ 10:48 PM | 8 Min Read | 12958 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.

Making Tax Filing Simple

January 9, 2020 @ 3:36 PM | 5 Min Read | 32222 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.

Military OneSource MilTax: Frequently Asked Questions

January 9, 2020 @ 2:05 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.

CONUS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Locations

November 14, 2018 @ 9:06 AM | 30 Min Read | 17143 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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