Understanding Tax Benefits for Survivors No one wants to consider losing a loved one, but when it happens, it is important to know there are some tax benefits...
Capital Gains Rules for Military Families Service members get special considerations when selling their home for a profit.
Work Opportunity Tax Credit Explained The Work Opportunity Tax Credit is a federal tax credit for private sector businesses. It was designed as a hiring incentive.
Combat Zone Tax Exclusion If you are a military member who serves in a combat zone you can exclude certain pay from your income when figuring your...
Tricare and the Affordable Care Act Tricare is considered minimum essential coverage under the Affordable Care Act recipients must note it on their tax returns.
Top Tax Tips for Military Personnel Except for those in combat zones or stationed outside the U.S., most troops and families must file by the traditional...
Tax Considerations for Reservists Reservists, regardless of duty status, can take advantage of a number of tax-related benefits.
Tax Season and VA Loans: Mortgage Interest and Real Estate If you have a VA home loan, you may be eligible for deductions on your tax returns.
8 Tips to Reduce Tax-Time Stress Just thinking about preparing your taxes can give you a headache. But being prepared going into tax season will make it...
Military Members and Families Can Get Free Tax Help And Filing Free tax prep software, filing, and free tax advice is available to almost all active duty members, their families, retirees...
For Decades, Recipients Were Honored with Purple Hearts Made During WWII. This Company Now Forges New Medals. For decades, recipients of the Purple Heart were honored with medals that had been forged during World War II, leftover stock...
Marines Suffer Most Cases of 2 Life-Threatening Conditions Related to Exercise and Heat, Report Finds The April issue of the Defense Department's Medical Surveillance Monthly Report, published last week, was focused entirely on...
Must-Pass Defense Bill Includes 4.5% Military Pay Raise on Top of 15% Increase for Junior Enlisted Troops The recommendation from the House Armed Services Committee in its draft version of the National Defense Authorization Act, or...
Army Eliminates Online Training Requirement for Noncommissioned Officers, Saying It's Too Burdensome The Army has eliminated a significant part of its online training for enlisted troops -- a learning program that has drawn...
Wide-Ranging Veterans Bill Gets Agreement Between House and Senate The Department of Veterans Affairs caregiver program, the beleaguered electronic health records program, veteran homelessness...