Pa state return -- military -can't get it to reconize that the military pay is non taxable

You will need to review your input in a couple of areas to ensure your military pay is treated as nontaxable if you are active duty.

 

First review your input in the My info section of the program.

1. Select Edit to the right of you name under the Personal Info summary page
2. Under Occupation, there is a line that says I am a member of the U.S. Armed Forces.  Be sure to answer Yes here.
3. Next, go to the Income & Expenses section.
4. Select edit to the right of Job (W-2).
5. Scroll through the input screens until you see the following screen:

Be sure to select that you are Active Duty Military.

 

Now, go to your state interview section for PA.  Under the Income and adjustments section, you will see a screen asking about your wage income as follows:

Select Edit to the right of the applicable W-2 as it would pertain to you. 

The next screen will show you which if the income has been treated as taxable or not.  Your active duty pay should show up!

 

If it does not, please comment again so we can help you determine why the income is being treated as taxable.