I grew up in coastal North Carolina. You probably know the area for its beaches, but when I was a kid, it was better known
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IRS Says Vets Who Receive Benefits Will Automatically Get Stimulus Checks
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has confirmed that recipients of VA benefits will automatically receive Economic Impact Payments (that’s the official name, although most taxpayers refer to
Read MoreCongress Stalls On Gold Star Family Tax Fix
On Memorial Day, we’re supposed to honor our fallen soldiers. But some military families aren’t feeling very appreciated this year: Congress still hasn’t fixed the
Read MoreForeign Earned Income Exclusion Available For Combat-Zone Contract Workers
The Internal Revenue Service has announced that combat-zone contract workers may now qualify for the foreign earned income exclusion. Typically, if you are a U.S. citizen or
Read MoreCombat-Injured Veterans May Be Owed Tax Refunds
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that tax relief is available – retroactively – for veterans who received disability severance pay after January 17,
Read MoreTaxes From A To Z (2015): V Is For Veterans’ Benefits
It’s my annual “Taxes from A to Z” series! Next up: V is for Veterans’ Benefits Under the Tax Code, income is reportable and taxable
Read MoreBack To School: Veteran's Benefits & The G.I. Bill
It’s Back To School Week on the blog! All week long, I’ll be answering your questions about school and tax – complete with fun giveaways. Next up: the G.I. bill provides educational assistance to veterans – but are those benefits taxable?
Read MoreTurboTax Offers Free Tax Software For Junior Military, Discounts for Officers
I’ve been part of a military family ever since I was 14 years old. My older brother (now retired military) announced that he was following
Read MoreTax Tips For The Military On Memorial Day
My kids and I gathered today to watch our local Memorial Day parade. It is a tradition, the parade, and one that I am proud
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Spouses, Military & ITINs
Taxpayer asks: I am serving in the military in Hawaii. My wife is not a US citizen and she has an ITIN number. I’ve read
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