i am a soldier deploying at the end of the month (december). is it possible for me to file my income tax in advance rather than file them halfway across the world during tax season?. Do they have those kind of services for soldiers?
2007-12-06 12:37:45 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
You don't have your W-2 yet, so you cannot file your income taxes. Also, you have 180 days after you return to file your taxes...so you don't have to worry about that while you are serving. When you are still in training in CONUS, this issue will be addressed thoroughly.
Also, I would like to thank you for your sacrifice and service to our country. There just aren't enough people who understand that Freedom Isn't Free. My prayers are with you and your family.
ADDED LATER:
I didn't mention before that I am married to a 32 year Army veteran who has deployed many times, so I am familiar with the income tax issues...I file our taxes every year and am confident that I am giving you the correct answer.
2007-12-06 12:51:44 · answer #1 · answered by artistagent116 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As stated, you cannot file before January 1, but you can sign a power of attorney and have your spouse file for you, or file from where you are stationed.
The loans against your refund are most likely not going to be available to you, because of the recently enacted Military Lending Act, which prohibits active duty military, their spouses and dependents from taking certain types of loans, including refund anticipation loans, title loans, and payday loans.
2007-12-07 00:51:15 · answer #2 · answered by ninasgramma 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't file now - the forms aren't even ready yet. But if you'll be in a combat zone, you will have an automatic extension until 180 days after you get back. Be safe.
If you aren't in a combat zone, filing remotely shouldn't be a problem.
Good luck.
2007-12-06 20:53:11 · answer #3 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't file yet--2007 isn't over.
You certainly can get your tax papers in order, including a 2848 Power of Attorney form so your wife can sign the return for you. Then when the tax forms are available, she can fill them out, sign them and send them in.
2007-12-06 21:13:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can file your taxes now but you will need to have for w-2 form. They will give you that usually at the beginning of the year. Ask your employer if they can expedite one earlier.
2007-12-06 20:45:34 · answer #5 · answered by YE 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋