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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.
See Tax Information for Members of the Military.
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These tax laws provide some special benefits for active members of the U.S.
Armed Forces, including those serving in combat zones.
* First-Time Homebuyer Credit — There are special benefits for members of the
military and certain other federal employees serving outside the United
States.
* Economic Stimulus Payments: Especially for Military Combat Personnel —
Information on the economic stimulus payments for members of the military
serving in a combat zone.
* 2008 New Law: Additional Military Families to Get Stimulus Payments This Fall
* Military Family Tax Relief Act of 2003 — Tax breaks related to military
service
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* Questions & Answers on Combat Zone Tax Provisions — Military Pay Exclusions,
Deadline Extensions and Miscellaneous Provisions for Qualifying Taxpayers;
Employers.
* A Combat Zone Email Address for members of the Armed Forces or their families
worldwide to alert the IRS that they are serving in a combat zone.
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* Publication 3, Armed Forces' Tax Guide, addresses a wide range of issues that
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* Hardcopy — order a paper copy by calling 800-829-3676.
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NEWS RELEASES
* IR-2018-95, Combat zone tax benefits now available to Armed Forces members
who served in the Sinai Peninsula; IRS accepting retroactive tax refund
claims back to 2015
* IR-2016-147, Tax Preparedness Series: Special Tax Breaks for U. S. Armed
Forces
* IR-2016-77, IRS Marks National Military Appreciation Month; Free Tax Guide
Focuses on Tax Benefits for Members of the Military
* IR-2015-80, IRS Marks National Military Appreciation Month; Free Tax Guide
Focuses on Tax Benefits for Members of the Military
* IR-2012-56, For Small Business Week, IRS Spotlights Expanded Tax Credit for
Hiring Veterans, Credit for Providing Health Care Coverage to Employees and
Tax Relief
* IR-2012-17, IRS Releases Guidance on How to Claim Expanded Veterans Tax
Credit; Certification Requirements Streamlined
* IR-2010-97, IRS to Hold Special Open House Saturday, Sept. 25 for Veterans
and Persons with Disabilities
* IR-2010-47, Haiti Relief Workers Qualify for Combat Zone Extension; Military
Personnel and Designated Civilians Have at Least 180 Days to File and Pay
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