Tax Information

Before you get started on your taxes this year, check out what free services, credits and exclusions are available Servicemembers and military families.

Did you know:

• IRS deadlines are automatically extended for qualifying Servicemembers
• If you served in a combat zone as an enlisted person or warrant officer for any part of a month, all your military pay received for military service that month is not taxable
• Your spouse can file your joint return if they have a power of attorney
• You may be able to deduct some costs you incur while looking for a new job after a deployment. Expenses may include travel, resume preparation fees and outplacement agency fees
• If military regulations prohibit you from wearing certain uniforms when off duty, you can deduct the cost and upkeep of those uniforms, but you must reduce your expenses by any allowance or reimbursement you receive
• Members of the Minnesota National Guard and Reserve can also claim a subtraction of compensation that is included in federal taxable income for training and meetings whether they are held in Minnesota or outside the state (excluding AGR positions)

Free Tax Resources:

Baskfield and Associates

Committed to working with Servicemembers, this accounting firm provides tax tips and services to military personnel.

More Info: Website

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Volunteer Tax Preparers for Minnesota Servicemembers

Volunteers are preparing both State and Federal returns at no charge. Must have been deployed in the last year.

Contact: Sgt. Joshua Klepsa at 651-268-8204, or by This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants

Find a CPA in your area that can assist you with tax preparation.

More Info: Website or call 651-268-8294

Military OneSource

Provides free tax consultations to answer any tax related questions a Servicemember has. In addition, they offer free online tax filing services and free access to the H&R Block at-home tax product.

More Info: Website

TurboTax - Intuit Tax Freedom Project

Offers their popular at-home software free of charge to most Servicemembers through the TurboTax Freedom Edition.

More Info: Website

Armed Forces Tax Guide

Answers many questions Servicemembers may have about taxes.

More Info: Guide

Military Personnel Tax Fact Sheet #5

Specific tax information as it relates to military personnel.

More Info: Website

MN Association of CPA's

The MN Association of CPA's is doing free tax prep for any Servicemember or veterans who have returned from deployment in the last 12 months.

More Info: Call Family Programs at 651-268-8010

Free Tax Assistance

Trained AARP volunteers will be providing tax assistance for free in Stillwater.

More Info: Flyer

If you would prefer to have someone help you file your taxes or give you assistance in-person, look locally - many places offer free services to recently returned Servicemembers.