My husband was deployed most of 2018. His LES showed his income as significantly less than his SS/Medicaid. Is that because of the deployment?

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My husband was deployed most of 2018. His LES showed his income as significantly less than his SS/Medicaid. Is that because of the deployment?

Yes. Any type of pay earned while on deployment in a combat zone is excluded from federal income tax.

Thank him and your family for your service.

Combat Pay, Tax Style: Benefits When Serving in a Hot Zone: https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/military/combat-pay-tax-style-benefits-when-serving-in-a-hot-zo...

{Edited 4/13/19 | 4:30pm]

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My husband was deployed most of 2018. His LES showed his income as significantly less than his SS/Medicaid. Is that because of the deployment?

Yes. Any type of pay earned while on deployment in a combat zone is excluded from federal income tax.

Thank him and your family for your service.

Combat Pay, Tax Style: Benefits When Serving in a Hot Zone: https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/military/combat-pay-tax-style-benefits-when-serving-in-a-hot-zo...

{Edited 4/13/19 | 4:30pm]

My husband was deployed most of 2018. His LES showed his income as significantly less than his SS/Medicaid. Is that because of the deployment?

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