topic Why is a deduction for national guard/military showing up on my form? in Tax help for military filers

Why is a deduction for national guard/military showing up on my form?

mhaigh — Sun, 02 Feb 2020 08:04:01 GMT

Re: Why is a deduction for national guard/military showing up on my form?

DMarkM1 — Sun, 02 Feb 2020 14:37:46 GMT

Most likely you have either selected the "military or former military" button in "My Info" or when you entered a W2, you answered a follow on question by selecting a 'military" or "national guard" box.

Re: Why is a deduction for national guard/military showing up on my form?

mhaigh — Sun, 02 Feb 2020 14:57:08 GMT

Thanks can’t find that button?

Re: Why is a deduction for national guard/military showing up on my form?

DMarkM1 — Sun, 02 Feb 2020 16:37:00 GMT

Understand.

1. Click "My info" in left hand menu

2. Click "Edit" on right hand side for your name

3. Scroll down to question about "military" or "former military"

4. Answer "no" if it does not apply

5. Continue

6. Click "Federal" in left hand menu

7. Click "Income & Expenses" tab at top of page

8. Find "Job W2" Edit

9. Edit a W2 and be sure no boxes are checked as military or national guard in any follow on questions after entering/editing each W2.