I don't think it's that simple. I am retired from the army and working as a JTROC instructor. BAH is not separated out in my paycheck... so my full compensation, including BAH, is listed in box 1 on my W2. My total compensation is based on an amount that includes BAH, but since I am no longer active duty I am unsure if its taxable. And if it is not, how do I deduct that?
Thank you for waiting, I wanted to check the information, For the JTROC program, you are actually an employee of the school so a BAH amount is included as part of your pay but it is not excluded as nontaxable benefit. You do pay taxes on it because it is part of your compensation.
I think the question arises because 1/2 of our pay comes from the school and the other 1/2 actually comes from the US government (as a reimbursement to the school). Several instructors I know do exempt BAH from their income. I just wanted to make sure this was okay before we did. I think it's safer to pay taxes on the full amount. thanks for your response.
Yes, I agree. I will send an email to a friend jag and see if they have any opinions and/or guidance and I will add if I find anything more