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posted Mar 19, 2024 4:09:42 AM

Where do I put information down about my deployment in the military this year?

I deployed this year. Where do I mention that in my taxes and put down the information for it?

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Expert Alumni
Mar 19, 2024 5:11:47 AM

When you fill out the "Personal Info" section, you will indicate that you are military.

You will also enter your "State of Residence".

 

You can use a new mailing address if needed. 

Other than that, the program does not need to know when or where you were deployed. You will still file a Federal return, and perhaps a state return, depending on what is your resident state.

 

Thank you for serving.

Level 15
Mar 19, 2024 6:05:40 AM

 

And...if it was to a designated Combat Zone during 2023 (not all deployments are), then those combat zone $$ are already reflected in a lowered box 1 $$ amount on the W-2 you enter, and also with some box 12 $$ with a code  Q.      Or...if it didn't happen until sometime in 2024, then that will be dealt with on next year's tax return.

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