Should i mark active military if i was discharged

[stormberry1119]

military discharge

[JohnB5677]

No, if you were discharged, you are no longer active duty.

A military discharge is given when a member of the armed forces is released from their obligation to serve.  Therefore, you are no longer an active duty member.

Individuals who voluntarily separate from active duty with fewer than eight years service will normally fulfill the balance of their term in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR).  However, they are still not active duty.

You may qualify as a veteran, and that may provide some additional benefits.

"The IRS defines a veteran as a former US service member who served on active duty for at least 24 months and who wasn't dishonorably discharged. When it comes time to file your taxes, remember that as a veteran, tax benefits may be available to you, your spouse, your children, and your parents."

Please see the TurboTax article 5 Tax Breaks for Veterans

[SteamTrain]

@stormberry1119   BUT>>>>>

I'm going to say YES...but only if you were discharged during 2023, and receive a DFAS W-2 form for 2023 Military wages.

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Once you indicate you were active duty during 2023  (Edit yourself on the My Info page), on a page after that initial question,  you will then get to indicate whether you were in all year...or entered during 2023, or left during 2023......that is where you indicate you weren't in all year.

But being active duty with a DFAS W-2 for any service during 2023 qualifies.

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