If a federal civilian employee worked in a combat zone for part of 2021, do they get a tax break during the time in the combat zone?

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If a federal civilian employee worked in a combat zone for part of 2021, do they get a tax break during the time in the combat zone?

No, only active duty military qualify for special combat zone exclusions.

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If a federal civilian employee worked in a combat zone for part of 2021, do they get a tax break during the time in the combat zone?

The only possible tax break I'm aware of would be if you had a code P or Q in box 12 with an amount. If not AD/MIL I doubt you'd have either.

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