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Everything troops and families need to know about filing taxes in 2025
Tax deadlines are closing in fast. Here's everything military families need to know this season.
By Karen Jowers
Feds get extended payroll tax timeline, likely pay increase in 2021
Federal employees and service members will be able to extend payments back to Social Security over 12 months, rather than the initial four-month timetable
By Jessie Bur
Senator urges delay in collecting troops’ deferred taxes
Collection of deferred taxes should be delayed until October, senator says.
By Karen Jowers
Payroll tax deferral bill fails unanimous Senate hurdle
The bill's Senate cosponsor, Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., called the decision to not pass legislation allowing feds and servicemembers to opt out of the program 'political cowardice.'
By Jessie Bur
Here’s when your 2020 military tax statements will be ready
Get your tax statement faster on myPay; retirees' 1099Rs will be available on Dec. 15.
By Karen Jowers
Combat pay exempted from state income tax for New Jersey residents
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy on Monday signed bipartisan legislation exempting combat pay earned by members of the military from the state income tax.
Wanting a tax deferral opt-out a ‘reasonable issue,’ says Trump official
Department of Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin responded to concerns that federal employees and members of the military are required to participate in a new payroll tax deferral program.
By Jessie Bur
More than a million troops to get temporary pay hike with payroll tax deferral — but there’s a catch
As of now, you'll have to pay it back starting in January.
By Karen Jowers
IRS reopens deadline for veterans who missed coronavirus stimulus checks
Veterans who missed out on the money in the spring have until Sept. 30 to apply.
How Trump honors our troops: A military wife’s perspective
President Trump understands that the sacrifice and service of military wives and husbands too often goes unnoticed or misunderstood, says the author of this commentary.
By Meaghan Mobbs
Here’s what you need to know about this on-base discount for tax prep services
Remember you can get FREE professional tax help through two military programs.
By Karen Jowers