Military pay allowances are perhaps the second most important element of military pay behind basic pay. Service members receive allowances for specific needs such as food or housing when the federal government does not provide them. The good news is that most military allowances are not taxable. Military Allowances Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) The […]
How to Get Military Maternity Uniforms
As part of the 2021 National Defense Authorization Act, the DOD is conducting a pilot program to issue pregnant service members free temporary maternity uniforms that they can use and return for re-issue. The goal is to see if a maternity uniform loan program is cheaper than providing each pregnant service member with a maternity […]
Top Military Tax Tips
Military members and their families can take advantage of several tax provisions, according to the 2021 version of Publication 3 from the Internal Revenue Service. Here are some top tips to consider before filing taxes. Tax Filing and Deadlines The deadline to file 2021 taxes is April 18, 2022 for most people due to the […]
Military Tax Breaks for Families With Special Needs
Military families are often eligible to claim certain tax breaks and benefits, and military families with special needs may have more tax advantages than they realize. Do you know what your potential tax breaks may be? What follows should not be construed as tax advice, but study the list below to see what you may […]
Free Tax Filing Services for Troops, Families
Military members and their families face special tax circumstances and have access to more tax benefits. As a way of thanking troops for their service, multiple services offer free tax preparation and filing service to help military members and their families navigate some of the complexities of filing taxes in the military. Military OneSource H&R […]
