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2006 Military Tax FAQ - The Basics Explained

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Article added or updated: 01/06/2008

2006 Tax Information for Members of the U.S. Armed Forces

Added: 02/012006 from the IRS Website

The tax laws provide some special benefits for active members of the U.S. Armed Forces, including those serving in combat zones.

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For federal tax purposes, the U.S. Armed Forces includes officers and enlisted personnel in all regular and reserve units controlled by the Secretaries of Defense, the Army, Navy and Air Force. The Coast Guard is also included, but not the U.S. Merchant Marine or the American Red Cross. However, these and other support personnel may qualify for certain tax deadline extensions because of their service in a combat zone. (Click the links for more info)

	Questions & Answers on Combat Zone Tax Provisions — Military Pay Exclusions, Deadline Extensions and Miscellaneous Provisions for Qualifying Taxpayers; Employers.
	A Combat Zone E-mail Address for members of the Armed Forces or their families worldwide to alert the IRS that they are serving in a combat zone.
	Publication 3, Armed Forces' Tax Guide, addresses a wide range of issues that may affect members of the military: > Online — browse the publication to find specific information; > Portable Document Format (PDF) — download a copy to read later or print select pages; > Hardcopy — order a paper copy by calling 1-800-829-3676. Other Items:
	Tax Tip 2005-40 — Reservists, Enlistees May Get Deferral for Back Taxes.
	Military Family Tax Relief Act of 2003 — Tax breaks related to military service, including two provisions that may require amended returns.
	IR-2003-132 — IRS Helps Military Personnel Get New Law's Tax Breaks
	IR-2003-63 — New Tax Scam Targets Families of Armed Forces Members
	Notice 2003-21 — Tax Relief for Those Involved in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
	IR-2003-43 — Tax Assistance for Military Families; IRS.gov Page for Armed Forces
	Fact Sheet 2003-11 — Information for Taxpayers Serving in the Armed Forces
	News Release IR-2002-18 — Tax Relief for Troops in the Afghanistan Combat Zone.
	Notice 2002-17 — Tax Relief for Those Involved in Operation Enduring Freedom.
	White House Commission on Remembrance, National Moment of Remembrance

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