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Virginia allows subtraction of $40,000 in military pay. How to do this in TurboTax?

For 2022, Virginia allows subtraction from military pay, reducing State tax. It was 10K in 2022 and increased 10K per year until 2025. TurboTax does not recognize this law. How to file amended returns and current year?

Husband active duty military. Had to file MFJ federal, and MFS state due to different states. How do I file just MFS state on my account?

My husband is active duty military. He is a resident of NC, I am a resident of VA. Therefore, we were directed to file MFJ for federal, and then file our state MJS. My husband did just that under his Turbo Tax account, so my federal has been filed. I... read more

Concern Regarding Unexpected Premium Charges and Request for Fee Review

Dear TurboTax Customer Support Team,I am writing to formally express my disappointment regarding my recent experience with your service.I have been a loyal customer since 2012, and over the years your platform has made tax preparation straightforward... read more

Is Turbotax deluxe free for military?

How to Handle Retroactive VA Disability Increase

Hello,I received from VA an increase in my disability rating on Feb 2, 2026 from 20 to 60%, effective August 8, 2025. I have my decision letter. I think this automatically transitions me into CRDP as I am a retiree collecting a 21 year pension. I've ... read more

Military W2- Regular drill vs Title 10 activation

I'm a traditional guardsman. I was on normal Title 32 for drills most of the year, but was activated for the last couple of months of 2025 for Title 10 deployment. My home of record is the state of Iowa. My W2 does not break out the difference betwee... read more

Spouse separated from Active Duty and home of record changed from VA to TX, but she didn't earn income in VA. How do we file?

My spouse earned money while active duty with a TX home of record, but then became a Virginia resident (voted there, car registered there) after separating from the military. Her income was earned while having a home of record in TX, and did not work... read more

Mil Discount

Attempted to file taxes but the fee is not waived. Double and triple checked everything was input correctly in my profile (checked all associated boxes). W-2 and the pages afterwards all indicate military, enlisted, years served, active duty, etc. Ev... read more

How do I answer this question - National Guard or Reserve Annual Training and Drill Pay?

How do I answer this question - National Guard or Reserve Annual Training and Drill Pay? My W-2 Box 1 includes both drill pay and pay received while in boot camp and training. Do I only enter drill pay here? Or do I enter the full amount in box 1. I ... read more

Military; ADDRESS on W-2 and state tax

Turbo tax is giving an error when I file due to W-2 employee address in w-2 for military. On the W-2 under service members name is just a series of number. What do I put there? there is no address on the W-2. Also for civilian spouses exempting state... read more

Is there a military retirement pay exemption of $20,000 in Colorado? I see this in military.com in the Colorado section. If there is, where do I put it in Turbo tax?

I am active duty soldier stationed in fort wainwright, Alaska. But I am paying NY state tax even though I do not stay there. So will I not get state tax return?

Military Discount

Why is Turbo tax charging me even after I input all military correctly and telling me just because we have student loan interest we need to pay now? This has never been an issue previously. I have used your product over 2o years. Why should I pay ove... read more

Military Filing Discount

Hello, my Military discount isn't properly being applied to my return. Before I get a canned response, yes I have selected I am Military. Yes I have a W2 From the Air Force for the whole year. Yes I have I have been in since before the year started. ... read more

I was paid for most of the year in the military with my home of record in Texas, moved in November to Missouri. Do I need to pay the Missouri taxes?

I did not earn money in Missouri and changed my home of record after getting out of the military in November. Now I have to pay $1847 to MO. Is there a way that I wouldn't need to?