Take a moment to review the tax law changes for the 2008 tax year:

• A variety of tax benefits were scheduled to expire in 2008, barring further action by Congress.
• The HEART Act allows economic stimulus checks to be paid to military family members who lack a social security number
• The standard mileage rates have increased for military travel and moves; the rates also increase for the second half of the year
• Nontaxable combat pay election made permanent
• Suspension of 5-year period during service with the Peace Corps