Get 1998 Publication 3. Armed Forces' Tax Guide

For federal tax purposes, the U.S. Armed Forces includes commissioned officers, warrant officers and enlisted personnel in all regular and reserve units under control of the secretaries of the Defense, Army, Navy and Air Force. The U.S. Armed Forces also include the Coast Guard.

IRS Publication 3, Armed Forces' Tax GuidePDF, is a free booklet filled with valuable information and tips designed to help service members and their families take advantage of all the tax benefits allowed by law. Several of these key benefits include: Combat pay is partially or fully tax-free.

Publication 15-A contains specialized and detailed employment tax information supplementing the basic information provided in Publication 15.

Are haircuts for the military tax-deductible? No, haircuts for military personnel are considered part of normal grooming and are not tax-deductible.

IRS Publication 3, Armed Forces' Tax GuidePDF, is a free booklet filled with valuable information and tips designed to help service members and their families take advantage of all the tax benefits allowed by law. Several of these key benefits include: Combat pay is partially or fully tax-free.

Publication 17 covers the general rules for filing a federal income tax return. It supplements the information contained in your tax form instruction booklet. It explains the tax law to make sure you pay only the tax you owe and no more.

Publication 555 discusses community property laws that affect how you figure your income on your federal income tax return if you are married, live in a community property state or country, and file separate returns.

Forms and Instructions. About Publication 3, Armed Forces' Tax Guide.