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New Member
posted Jun 4, 2019 2:38:25 PM

Because I'm still in training and my wife is in PuertoRico what I have to select for her state?

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New Member
Jun 4, 2019 2:38:35 PM

Both of you keep Puerto Rico as your "State of Residence".

As active duty military, you are considered to "Live" in your state of residence (Home of Record), no matter where you are stationed. Your active-duty pay is also considered to be earned in your state of residence.

State Military Filing Rules

Military Spouses and State Taxes

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New Member
Jun 4, 2019 2:38:27 PM

What are you training for and where?

New Member
Jun 4, 2019 2:38:29 PM

AirForce , Delaware

New Member
Jun 4, 2019 2:38:30 PM

Did you enlist in the Air Force from PR?

New Member
Jun 4, 2019 2:38:31 PM

Yes

New Member
Jun 4, 2019 2:38:32 PM

Turbotax doesn't give the option for Puerto Rico

New Member
Jun 4, 2019 2:38:34 PM

Go to the bottom of the drop-down menu for State of Residence. You will see "Foreign or U.S. Possession".  That is what you should select for Puerto Rico.

New Member
Jun 4, 2019 2:38:35 PM

Both of you keep Puerto Rico as your "State of Residence".

As active duty military, you are considered to "Live" in your state of residence (Home of Record), no matter where you are stationed. Your active-duty pay is also considered to be earned in your state of residence.

State Military Filing Rules

Military Spouses and State Taxes

New Member
Jun 4, 2019 2:38:37 PM

Thank you so much for your help exactly what I needed.

New Member
Jun 4, 2019 2:38:38 PM

My pleasure!