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
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Foreign 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 MoreOn Memorial Day, A Look At Surviving Family Military Benefits
Last week, my brother returned home to his family after his most recent deployment. He is active duty in the U.S. Navy and I know
Read MoreTaxes From A To Z (2014): C Is For Clothing And Costumes
Taxes From A To Z (2014): C Is For Clothing And Costumes
Read More9 Ways To Say Thank You On Veterans Day (And Maybe Even Get A Tax Break)
Happy Veterans Day! As we salute the men and women who keep us safe, here are a few tips for how you can say thank you (and maybe even get a tax break)…
Read MoreCongress Marches Towards Shutdown, Spares Military
With minutes to go, it looks like the government may shut down. That would mean delayed paychecks for our 1.4 million active military personnel. Is Congress really going to let that happen?
Read More12 Days Of Charitable Giving: Hope For The Warriors
Our ninth charitable organization is Hope for the Warriors. The organization was founded in 2006 by a group of military wives to support wounded U.S.
Read MoreRandom Elvis Tax Trivia
Yes, you read the title right… If you follow the blog regularly, you know that I’m a little bit obsessed with Elvis. At any rate,
Read MoreThe One Thing We Can Agree On
There are very few things that my brothers and I agree on. My older brother is a Tarheels fan, my little brother is a Wolfpack
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