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New Law Will Make Tax Time Easier For Military Spouses

4 January 2019

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This post has most recently been updated on 4 February 2019. The president has signed the a bill that permits military spouses to use the legal residence of their service member for purposes of taxes (and voting.) S. 2248 (115th): Veterans Benefits and Transition Act of 2018 has a provision that states: “For any taxable year… | Read More…

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Home of Record and State of Legal Residence: Things You Need To Know

3 March 2018

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The military can be confusing, with all its special terms and acronyms. One of the terms most often mis-used is home of record. The term comes up in questions about taxes and driver’s licenses and final moves. On rare occasion, when talking about final moves, it’s being used properly. The other 99.9% of the time,… | Read More…

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Understanding The Military Spouses Residency Relief Act

19 June 2017

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Update: The Veterans Benefit and Transition Act of 2018 has further amended the SCRA so that military spouses can use their active duty husband/wife’s state of legal residence for purposes of taxes and voting. The Military Spouses Residency Relief Act (MSRRA) is important law, but it is very misunderstood.  Passed in 2009, it actually amends… | Read More…

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