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Income Tax and Rental Properties When You’re in the Military

Jan. 28, 2025, 1:05 p.m. 4 minute read
Many military families end up owning rental properties, which can bring special tax challenges. Here’s what you need to know to understand the potential tax impact of your rental property.
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Eligibility for Military OneSource

Jan. 14, 2025, 9:07 a.m. 5 minute read
Whether you are facing challenges related to MilLife or want some additional life skills, the Defense Department provides free, confidential counseling to support you.
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Tax Tips Made for Military Life

Jan. 2, 2025, 12:02 p.m. 10 minute read
As a service member, the tax implications of combat pay, deployment or multiple moves can be daunting. Military OneSource MilTax services — designed specifically for the MilLife — can make tax time easier — and help maximize your tax refund.
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Tax Terms Defined for the Military

Dec. 9, 2024, 9:38 p.m. 9 minute read
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.
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Working in the Gig Economy: Taxes on Self-Employment

Dec. 9, 2024, 11:01 a.m. 2 minute read
Many military spouses – and even some service members – have started a business or side job in today’s gig economy. Being your own employer means responsibility for additional taxes and tax reporting.
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The Military Spouses Residency Relief Act

May 1, 2024, 9:15 a.m. 4 minute read
Moving from place to place requires a lot of effort and changes. Two laws make it easier for military spouses regarding their residency, voting and state taxes.
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Tax Breaks for Families With Special Needs

Jan. 6, 2021, 1:54 p.m. 3 minute read
If you are filing taxes on behalf of yourself or a family member with special needs, you may be eligible for certain tax breaks.
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Ins and Outs of Tax Filing When You Are Deployed

Jan. 5, 2021, 3:48 p.m. 5 minute read
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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Three Ways for Service Members to Get a Federal Tax-Filing Extension

Jan. 5, 2021, 2:41 p.m. 4 minute read
If you can’t file your federal tax return by this year's deadline, then consider filing for an extension. Doing so is more common than you may think.
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PCS and Taxes: Deducting Military Moving Expenses

Dec. 30, 2020, 10:58 a.m. 3 minute read
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.