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It depends. Kentucky does not tax active duty military income, so what is listed on his W2 is correct. You might want to double-check your entries to make sure that TurboTax is properly calculating this. Look at the following entries:
First, double-check your entries in the Personal Info Tab. Answer “no” to the question “Did you live in another state besides [Kentucky]” and “no” to the question “Did you earn money in another state besides [Kentucky]?”
Next, double-check your entries for your W-2:
1. Sign in to TurboTax Online, click take me to my return, then pick up where I left off.
2. Click on Wages and Income, then Edit on your W-2
3. Scroll through the screens until Do any of these uncommon situations apply? Make sure the Active Military Box is checked. Your KY military pay should be excluded from your state taxable income.
Here is what your screen should look like:
It depends. Kentucky does not tax active duty military income, so what is listed on his W2 is correct. You might want to double-check your entries to make sure that TurboTax is properly calculating this. Look at the following entries:
First, double-check your entries in the Personal Info Tab. Answer “no” to the question “Did you live in another state besides [Kentucky]” and “no” to the question “Did you earn money in another state besides [Kentucky]?”
Next, double-check your entries for your W-2:
1. Sign in to TurboTax Online, click take me to my return, then pick up where I left off.
2. Click on Wages and Income, then Edit on your W-2
3. Scroll through the screens until Do any of these uncommon situations apply? Make sure the Active Military Box is checked. Your KY military pay should be excluded from your state taxable income.
Here is what your screen should look like:
Here are the two FAQ's to help assist:
MILITARY STATE RESIDENCY RULES: https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3300147
MILITARY SPOUSE STATE RESIDENCY RULES: https://ttlc.intuit.com/replies/3302300
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