DMarkM1
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Tax help for military filers

You are correct the Schedule M should show your military pay that is subtracted out. Typically, this experience is resolved by returning the to "My Info" section and "Edit" the military spouse's info.  Actually click "No" and then "Yes" for the "Military" question.  Go through the "Military" questions there again.  Since you were active duty at some point in 2023 and received active duty pay indicate "Active Duty" and "Left the military in 2023".      

 

Be sure to click "Continue" when done to trigger the updated answers. 

 

This should now allow the non-taxable active duty pay and still allow the exclusion of military retirement 1099R pay if applicable as well for IL. 

 

@amh0523     

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