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Find out if your military or clergy member pay counts as earned income for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).

Tax Tip 2023-17, February 9, 2023 — Military personnel who want free federal tax return filing have a several options, including the Department of Defense’s MilTax and the IRS Free File program, which offers online tax preparation, electronic filing and direct deposit of refunds at no cost.

Tax Tip 2024-10, Feb. 21, 2024 — Military personnel who want to file free federal tax returns have several options, including the Department of Defense's MilTax and the IRS Free File program. These programs offer online tax preparation, electronic filing and direct deposit of refunds at no cost.

Specific information for military and international filers who use Free File Fillable Forms.

Explanation of postponed collection activity during active military service.

Tax Tip 2024-89, Nov. 13, 2024 — Members of the U.S. Armed Forces, veterans and their families may qualify for special tax benefits. Whether they have a simple or complex tax situation, the IRS provides information to make filing taxes easier to understand for those sacrificing so much for our country.

If an employee is reemployed after military service or incurring a maternity or paternity period of absence, certain rules apply.

Tax Tip 2023-105, Aug. 29, 2023 — Many military spouses run businesses or do gig work, and whether it’s a side hustle or a major operation, the IRS has tax resources, tools and information to help them keep things running smoothly.

If you are in the military stationed abroad or are in a combat zone during the tax filing season, you may qualify for certain automatic extensions related to the filing and paying of your federal income taxes.

Military pay exclusion for combat zone service