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Tax Information

Tax season began on Monday, January 29th, 2024, and will close on Monday, April 15th, 2024. Below you will find resources designed to make this year’s tax season the easiest one yet.

Military One Source (MilTax)

MilTax preparation and e-filing software is available mid-January through mid-October. Powered by an industry-leading tax service provider, it is designed to address situations specific to the military.

This easy-to-use, self-paced tax software walks you through a series of questions to help you complete and electronically file your federal return and up to three state tax forms. Calculations are 100% accurate — guaranteed by the software provider. To get started, visit Military OneSource or call 800-342-9647 to schedule a consultation.

Eligibility

Military OneSource provides MilTax to:

  • Active-duty service members, spouses and dependent children of the eligible service members
  • Members of the National Guard and reserve – regardless of activation status
  • Retired and honorably discharged service members, including Coast Guard veterans, within 365 days of their discharge
  • A family member who is managing the affairs of an eligible service member while the service member is deployed
  • A designated family member of a severely injured service member who is incapable of handling their own affairs
  • Eligible survivors of active-duty, National Guard and reserve deceased service members regardless of conflict or activation status
  • Some members of the Department of Defense civilian expeditionary workforce

For more information about MilTax eligibility click here.

IRS Free File Alliance

Not eligible for MilTax? There are other free online tax filing services available to you. The Free File Alliance is a nonprofit coalition of industry-leading tax software companies partnered with the IRS to help millions of Americans prepare and e-file their federal tax returns for free. Free File is a fast, safe and free way to do your federal tax return online. Free File Alliance member companies provide brand name tax software options at no cost. Tax software is available to qualifying taxpayers with an income of $79,000 or less in 2023. Visit www.irs.gov/FreeFile and use the Online Software Lookup tool to find an IRS Free File partner.

IRS Tax Information for Members of the Military

Visit IRS.gov to access to important information and publications describing typical situations for current military personnel, combat zone pay, former military personnel, and disabled veterans.