How do I file if I was deployed

[CarolynM]

You report in My Info that you are active duty and e-file using your Home of Residence as your resident state.

When completing your tax return, you use your HOR as your resident state. When entering information in TurboTax, make sure you are entering the information for your home state every time you enter information about where you lived. It is easy to enter the wrong address when you actually live in another state. 

Here a few key places to confirm your HOR:

·       On the first screen of personal information, enter the zip code of your HOR, not your base

·       In Personal Information part 1, provide your HOR address

·       In Personal Information part 2, do not mark you lived in another state

In My Info, you will be asked about your service orders. Your income will be coded on your W-2 for an applicable income exclusions. 

Thank you for your service!