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Military Income Taxes

Special rules apply for federal and state taxes as it applies to military pay and benefits.
Combat Pay and Indiv idual Retirement Accounts
An act signed into law May 29 (2006) by President Bush solves a conflict in the tax code by allowing servicemembers who serve in a combat zone to still contribute to their individual retirement accounts.
Tax Tips for Military Members
Tax season has once again arrived, and military personnel should know several things to make their returns easier and more beneficial.
Armed Forces Tax Guide (2005 Tax Returns)
IRS Publication #3, the Armed Forces Tax Guide for 2005 tax returns.
State Taxes
Different states have different rules for taxing military pay and military retired pay. Here is a state-by-state list of current state laws and requirements for the taxation of military pay and military retired pay.
Tax Relief Act Helps Low-Income Troops in Combat Zones
Troops in combat zones stand to reap tax benefits from provisions in the Working Families Relief Tax Act of 2004, which President Bush signed into law Oct. 4 (2004).
PCS and Income Tax
Information on receiving reembursement for income taxes paid for PCS allowances.
Legal Residence
Explaination of "legal residence" for military personnel, along with requirements to change your residence.
Taxes
Basic general information about military person state and federal tax obligations.

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