PatriciaV
Employee Tax Expert

Tax help for military filers

Unfortunately, no. Only the portion reported as "Active Duty Pay" on your W-2 should be considered active duty. You must have orders for 90 days active service served at the same (consecutively) within one year to qualify for active duty. Drills, AT, and bonuses should not be included in active duty pay.

See also: Understanding Military Active Duty

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