Tax Information for Members of the Military
Special EITC Rules
Special rules apply for calculating Earned Income Tax Credit or EITC for members of the military, ministers or members of the clergy, those impacted by disasters or those receiving disability benefits.
Tax Information for Members of the U.S. Armed Forces
Members of the U.S. Armed Forces, especially those serving in combat zones, face some special tax situations and are entitled to some special tax benefits.
Credits
Taxpayers should consider claiming tax credits for which they might be eligible when completing their federal income tax returns, advises the IRS. A tax credit is a dollar-for-dollar reduction of taxes owed. Some credits are refundable – taxes could be reduced to the point that a taxpayer would receive a refund rather than owing any taxes.
2011 Publ 3 (PDF)
Armed Forces' Tax Guide
Employers with Employees in a Combat Zone
FAQs for employers whose workers deploy to a combat zone
Extension of Deadlines — Combat Zone Service
Extension of deadlines for combat zone service
Retirement Plans FAQs regarding USERRA and SSCRA
Insights into the re-employment of veterans and the restoration of retirement plan benefits, as affected by the Uniformed Services and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) and the Veterans and Sailors Civil Relief Act (SSCRA).
Miscellaneous Provisions — Combat Zone Service
Miscellaneous provisions related to combat zone service
Free Tax Return Preparation for You by Volunteers
IRS-certified volunteers provide free tax assistance through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program for persons with low-to-moderate income and through the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) program for persons age 60 and older.
Moving Soon? Let the IRS Know!
Tax Tip 2011-37, February 22, 2011
Did you know that there are events in life that may have a significant tax impact?
Many times we experience significant life events that have a tax impact too! This page is designed to help you while explaining to taxpayers the tax impact of these events.
Tax Trails - Main Menu
Choose this interactive journey to help answer your questions on deductions and exclusions, tax credits and taxable income or other tax topics of immediate concern to you.
Main Index of Tax Topic Categories
An online version of our voice-response system. This area contains helpful tips and pointers to relevant resources for taxpayers.
Individual e-file Electronic Tax Filing Program Overview
IRS e-file for Individual Taxpayers
Frequently Asked Tax Questions and Answers
Welcome to the Internal Revenue Service's questions and answers section.
