DMarkM1
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Tax help for military filers

Keep the Powers of Attorney for your records if ever needed.  Prepare and electronically file the tax return as if you are your son.  Use the address where he wants any tax correspondence to go to.  Use his banking information for any refunds assuming direct deposit is preferred. 

 

Be sure to enter his military service information and home of record (resident state) to automatically trigger any discounts (TurboTax military free file for enlisted active duty), and special tax rules that may apply.  Specifically, after entering his military form W2 information you will arrive at a page asking about "Uncommon Situations" where you need to select "Active Military Pay" from the list.  

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