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MilTax Online Tax-Filing Forum opens doors to service members, families
January 25, 2022 — Military OneSource's MilTax forum is open for business as the IRS began accepting tax returns, an official with Defense Department Military Community and Family Policy said Jan. 19... MORE

Photo illustration of street intersection signs, one reading "TAX SEASON" and the other, "AGAIN."

Information on Social Security (OASDI) tax deferment
December 17, 2020 — In order to provide relief during the COVID-19 pandemic, a Presidential Memorandum was issued Aug. 8, 2020, and guidance followed from Internal Revenue Service Aug. 28, 2020, to temporarily defer Social Security (Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI)) tax withholdings. This change is effective through the end of the 2020 calendar year... MORE

In order to provide relief during the COVID-19 pandemic, a Presidential Memorandum was issued on August 8, 2020 and guidance followed from Internal Revenue Service on August 28, 2020, to temporarily defer Social Security (Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI)) tax withholdings. This change is effective through the end of the 2020 calendar year. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Master Sgt. Ben Mota)

DOD educates military service members, civilian employees on Social Security Payroll Tax Deferral
September 11, 2020 — In order to provide relief during the COVID-19 pandemic, a Presidential Memorandum was issued Aug. 8, 2020, followed by Internal Revenue Service guidance issued Aug. 28, 2020, to temporarily defer the withholding of Social Security taxes for certain individuals beginning Sept. 1 through Dec. 31, 2020... MORE

In order to provide relief during the COVID-19 pandemic, a Presidential Memorandum was issued Aug. 8, 2020, followed by Internal Revenue Service guidance issued Aug. 28, 2020, to temporarily defer the withholding of Social Security taxes for certain individuals beginning Sept. 1 through Dec. 31, 2020.

Service members should check IRS website to ensure stimulus payment
April 20, 2020 — Service members anticipating a stimulus payment should immediately update their direct deposit information on the Internal Revenue Service's website to avoid possible delays, according to the Army’s Office of the Judge Advocate General sources... MORE

Taxpayers should be on the lookout for new version of SSN scam
January 10, 2020 — Taxpayers should be on the lookout for new variations of tax-related scams. In the latest twist on a scam related to Social Security numbers, scammers claim to be able to suspend or cancel the victim’s SSN... MORE

In the latest twist on a scam related to Social Security numbers, scammers claim to be able to suspend or cancel the victim’s SSN. It’s yet another attempt by con artists to frighten people into returning “robocall” voicemails.

JBSA tax centers open for business
February 6, 2019 — Don’t get taken by surprise April 17 by the individual income tax return filing deadline. Filing your tax return does not have to be stressful, and there are many services available – many of them free – that make filing quite easy... MORE

Volunteers at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, JBSA-Lackland, and JBSA-Randolph will operate tax centers for eligible active duty members and military retirees. The tax centers provide free tax preparation and electronic filing for federal and state tax returns.

Eligible veterans can seek refund for taxes on disability severance payment
July 18, 2018 — The Department of Defense has identified more than 130,000 veterans who may be eligible for a refund for taxes paid on their disability severance payment, a DOD tax expert said... MORE

Veterans who are eligible for a refund for taxes paid on their disability severance payment can submit a 1040X Amended U.S. Individual Tax Return for their reimbursement. Army Lt. Col. David Dulaney, the executive director for the Armed Forces Tax Council, said the Defense Department has identified more than 130,000 veterans who may be eligible for the refund.

Service members serving on Sinai Peninsula eligible for tax refund
March 7, 2018 — Service members serving in a designated combat zone are eligible to exempt military pay from their taxable income. ... MORE

In December 2018, Congress declared the Sinai Peninsula a combat zone for tax purposes effective June 9, 2015. Soldiers serving in a designated combat zone are eligible to exempt military pay from their taxable income. The reduction in taxable income may result in a higher refund.