Latest "Military death benefits" stories

Gold Star families, hit by surprise tax bills, get relief in budget deal

The military "kiddie tax" left some families with unexpected bills totaling thousands of dollars.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Military families in line for tens of thousands in benefits under plan to dump the ‘widows tax’

The provision is part of the massive defense authorization bill compromise unveiled Monday night.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Gold Star families hit with surprise tax hikes are still waiting for help

Both the House and the Senate passed bills to fix the issue, but haven't reached a compromise solution yet.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Will the military ‘widows tax’ disappear this year?

The issue costs about 65,000 surviving military spouses an average of $11,000 a year.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

Military death benefits won’t be stopped by government shutdowns anymore

Military families mourning the loss of a loved one have been caught up in previous political fights over government spending.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

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