topic If i am active duty in virgina but home of record is missouri, do i file virginia taxes? in Tax help for military filers

If i am active duty in virgina but home of record is missouri, do i file virginia taxes?

stevemugo — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:57:36 GMT

Re: If i am active duty in virgina but home of record is missouri, do i file virginia taxes?

ee-ea — Sat, 28 Jan 2023 02:17:34 GMT

As a member of the military, when filing state returns, you first need to be sure of your state of legal residence (SLR) which is usually your Home of Record. That will be your resident state.

The Service Member Civil Relief Act states that an active duty member isn't considered a resident of a state unless it's their SLR.

Each state decides whether service members must file a return when they are stationed outside their resident state. Each state maintains websites with info for active duty military filing in the state.

Re: If i am active duty in virgina but home of record is missouri, do i file virginia taxes?

TomD8 — Sat, 28 Jan 2023 15:40:10 GMT

Only your military pay is tax-exempt in Virginia. If you had any Virginia-source income other than your military pay, you may have to file a Virginia tax return.