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FS-2023-14, June 2023 ¡ªThe IRS encourages members of the military and their families to learn more about the special tax benefits available to them.

Find out if your military or clergy member pay counts as earned income for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).

Tax Tip 2023-17, February 9, 2023 ¡ª Military personnel who want free federal tax return filing have a several options, including the Department of Defense¡¯s MilTax and the IRS Free File program, which offers online tax preparation, electronic filing and direct deposit of refunds at no cost.

Tax Tip 2024-10, Feb. 21, 2024 ¡ª Military personnel who want to file free federal tax returns have several options, including the Department of Defense's MilTax and the IRS Free File program. These programs offer online tax preparation, electronic filing and direct deposit of refunds at no cost.

Tax Tip 2023-29, March 7, 2023 ¡ª The IRS offers a variety of tax resources and information designed to help members of the military community navigate their unique and sometimes complex tax situations. Reviewing these resources before filing can make completing an accurate tax return easier.

Tax Tip 2024-89, Nov. 13, 2024 ¡ª Members of the U.S. Armed Forces, veterans and their families may qualify for special tax benefits. Whether they have a simple or complex tax situation, the IRS provides information to make filing taxes easier to understand for those sacrificing so much for our country.

Tax Tip 2023-105, Aug. 29, 2023 ¡ª Many military spouses run businesses or do gig work, and whether it¡¯s a side hustle or a major operation, the IRS has tax resources, tools and information to help them keep things running smoothly.

If you are in the military stationed abroad or are in a combat zone during the tax filing season, you may qualify for certain automatic extensions related to the filing and paying of your federal income taxes.

Information about Publication 3, Armed Forces' Tax Guide, including recent updates. Publication 3 covers the special tax situations of active members of the U.S. Armed Forces. It does not cover military pensions or veterans' benefits or give the basic tax rules that apply to all taxpayers.

Veterans free tax prep, federal tax information and VA programs.