Military Tax Season
January 7, 2008|
As I stated last year, I personally don't find tax season a fun time of year like some people do, but alas the taxes must still be done.
Below you will find several resources to help you in filing your 2007 taxes.
Your local installation tax office will be opening during the month of January. Check your installation newspaper or website for installation tax office opening dates and contact phone numbers.
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Military.com Military Tax Section
Military Money.com Helpful Tax Articles
Work-therapy income ruled tax-free for vets
DFAS schedule for release of 2007 tax statements (ie, what date you can expect your W-2s)
Active Duty Air Force, Army, Navy W-2 available on MYPAY 22 Jan.
Marine Corps Active & Reserve W-2 available on MYPAY 7 Jan.
For other tax statement release dates please see the above link.
Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) - How It Affects 2008 Filing Season
My hubby is leaving in a few weeks and I don't think we will have the necessary information to file our taxes before he leaves. I am capable of having them done somewhere after he leaves for his deployment, but I was just curious if there are any tips or suggestions that others may have for filing taxes alone. Last year hubby didn't leave until after taxes so we were both here. Any ideas??
Posted by: Rachel | 01/07/2008 at 14:41
Yes, I am one of those weirdos who LOVES tax season! Should be an interesting year for us - we've had a lot of changes!
Posted by: Erin | 01/07/2008 at 21:27
I love filing my taxes too. I love plugging in the numbers and all that. Yes, I am weird. I can't help it. :)
Posted by: Tressa | 01/07/2008 at 22:37
Rachael--
I've filed the last 4 years without hubby here, and will this year too...be sure to have a copy of the power of attorney to mail with your paperwork, or to show the preparer when you get them done. Even if you file electronically, you have to submit permission to sign his name!
And yeah everyone...I'm one who loves tax season too...so much that I'm hoping to work during tax season next year at one of the big tax companies! LOL!
Ramie
Posted by: Ramie | 01/07/2008 at 23:02
You guys are cracking me up with 'lovin tax season' - my closest friend also loves tax season, she practically lives for it! I appreciate your comments.
Rachel, Ramie is correct, you will need a POA for mailing or using your local tax office, if you have filed electronically in the past, you and your hubby should have a federal signature PIN number.
Good luck and may tax season be good to you. May the force be with you and all that jazz! :)
Posted by: Love My Tanker | 01/08/2008 at 08:29