
If you’re in the military, you have
free filing options available to you. So, when it’s time to file your
taxes check out these resources. First, there’s the Department of Defense’s MilTax. It’s free and there are no income limits. MilTax includes tax preparation
and electronic filing software And personalized support from tax consultants. It’s designed to address the realities
of military life – including deployments, Combat and training pay, housing
and rentals and multi-state filings. IRS Free File is also a great resource. If you meet the income limitation, You and your spouse can use Free
File to file your taxes at no charge. If you’re eligible, you can choose software to use Without regard to additional
eligibility requirements. Go to irs.gov/freefile for more
information, including a list of companies. You can also get free tax help
from IRS-certified volunteer tax Preparers through the volunteer income tax
assistance program, also known as VITA. It’s available at many military installations. Visit irs.gov/vita for more information, including
a tool that lets you find the nearest site to you. Also remember that you can get more
time to file your taxes if you’re Stationed overseas or serving in a combat zone. Find more information in the IRS armed forces’
tax guide, which you can find at irs.gov/military.