DanaB27
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Tax help for military filers

 

Yes, checking the "active duty pay" box for your W-2 is the first step.

 

The second step is when you get to the Maine state return:

  1. On the "We've Recommended a Maine Residency Status" screen select "Change Residency
  2. On "Change Your Maine Residency" select "Safe Harbor Resident"
  3. Continue through the questions
  4. Verify that your military pay is entered on the "Nonresident Military Compensation Subtraction" screen

 

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