Do people in the US military get their paychecks taxed?

Answer 1

Federal Yes, Unless in a Combat Zone.
States vary, Some do tax, some don't.

ADDED: Voice of Liberty. NO Not everyone has taxes stopped for being deployed. I have been deployed for 6 months numerous times, and the only time I am exempt from taxes is when in a Combat zone. I spent 6 months in the Med twice, once in the North Atlantic, and time in the Carribean and have always paid taxes. When I was in the CENTCOM AOR was I in a tax free.

I am also an Illinois resident, I pay no State Income taxes as long as I am Active Duty. Sales taxes yes, which includes cars I buy out of state if I get a tax break for being Military in the state of purchase and the car is to be registered in Illinois.

Answer 2

Unless you are in a combat zone the military pays the same federal taxes then a civilian. If in a combat zone the military is exempt from paying federal income tax but the Social Security and MediCare/Aid taxes are still deducted. Some states that have income taxes exempt military pay or exempt it when not stationed in your home state. Despite California's many attempts over the years, other also but California is experience, they are not allowed to get state tax on military income for those non-Californians stationed there on military orders, this is a federal law to protect the military member. If you work a second civilian job that can be taxed by the state as can the income of the dependent/spouse of military members.

Answer 3

Yes. We are taxed at the same rate as civilians.

The only exceptions are 1) state taxes: Some states continue to tax, others do not if the service member is not residing in the state 2) Combat zone: Federal taxes are not taken if the service member is serviing in a combat zone. Social security, medicare, and state (depending on the state) taxes still continue to be deducted 3) special pays: there are certain special pays a service member may receive that are non-taxable, but the base pay is still taxed.

Answer 4

Military service members are taxed the exact same as any civilian employee. The IRS does not have specific rules that apply to employees of one organization over another. We are taxed based on our income, just like any other employee working inside the United States. There literally is no difference than any civilian citizen who pays taxes.

Answer 5

Yes. As of January 1, 1956. Until then no member of the armed forces faced being taxed by the Federal government.

Answer 6

Yes, both state and federal income taxes are withheld. The only exception however is when soldiers are deployed. This is the same for everyone however. Any income you make while not on U.S. soil is not taxable by the U.S. government. That is why many soldier re-enlist early (up to 6 months early) in Iraq and Afghanistan because the re-enlistment bonuses, which are up to $15,000 in some instances, are not taxable. If they re-enlist in the U.S. however, about 1/3 of that gets taken back by the government.

Answer 7

Yes, they do.

All soldiers pay federal income taxes; many are exempted from income taxes by their home states as long as they serve outside that state on active duty.

Answer 8

yes. some states now do not take out for state taxes. Ill and TX are a couple of them. when you are deployed over seas, you do not get taxed either, state or federal.

Answer 9

Yes, definitely.

Answer 10

Yes.