Your command will have notified the IRS of your deployment to a combat zone but you may want to notify the IRS directly through its special e-mail address. E-mail the deployed member’s name, stateside address, date of birth, and date of deployment to [email protected] or call the IRS main helpline at 800-829-1040.

Does deployment affect tax return?

Generally, any form of military pay earned while on deployment in a combat zone is excluded from federal income tax. Any form of pay earned while on deployment in a combat zone is excluded from federal income tax.

Do deployed soldiers have to file taxes?

Deployed service members are expected to file their taxes. Fortunately, the Internal Revenue Service realizes service members and their families face unique circumstances and offers tools – and some special extensions – to make tax filing easier.

How much does e4 make on deployment?

Special Pays for Deployed Soldiers Hazardous duty pay, as of 2018, is $150 per month. Hostile fire or imminent danger pay is $225 per month. Enlisted soldiers qualify for $340 per month in diving pay, and an E-4 earns up to $308 per month for sea duty.

How much money do you make on a 6 month deployment?

On a 6 month deployment, you could earn $750 in interest. The SDP is a great place to park your emergency fund while you are deployed. In case you need to access the money, withdrawals are quick and easy through the MyPay website.

Do you have to file taxes when you are deployed?

Filing state and federal income taxes may be the last thing you want to deal with right now, especially if you or your service member are deployed. But as overwhelming as it may seem, filing your tax return should not be difficult.

When do you get a tax extension from a deployment?

However, if you receive a deadline extension from a deployment, your deadline will depend on when you deployed, and when you returned (typically 180 days after you returned, but this may vary). The rules on tax extensions due to deployments can vary depending on when you deployed, and for how long.

Do you get tax benefits when you deploy?

Military members who deploy are eligible for tax benefits including tax free combat pay, tax deadline extensions, tax free TSP contributions, & more. Deployment to a combat zone is mentally, physically, and emotionally taxing on both service members and their families.

Can a military member file a tax extension?

Military members who serve(d) overseas in a tax free zone in the previous or current tax year are eligible to apply for an extension to file and pay their taxes. Most normal tax extensions are only to file, not to pay, so this is a change specifically for military members.