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Can You Write Off Combat Zone Pay?
Short answer: Yes: enlisted pay earned in a combat zone is fully tax-free; officers exclude up to the top enlisted amount.
You can still count it for the EITC if you choose.
Records to keep: Keep receipts, 1099s or W-2s, a mileage log, and a note of the business purpose. W-2 employees should ask about employer reimbursement.
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Combat zone pay
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Yes: enlisted pay earned in a combat zone is fully tax-free; officers exclude up to the top enlisted amount.
BizWriteOffs provides educational information only and is not tax, legal, or accounting advice. Deductibility depends on your specific facts and records. Consult a qualified tax professional.
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Yes: enlisted pay earned in a combat zone is fully tax-free; officers exclude up to the top enlisted amount. You can still count it for the EITC if you choose.
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