Military Spouse: What advice you give to a newly married spouse this tax season?
Nemeth: Hire a professional accountant who is aware of the nuances of the military lifestyle. I.E. PCS expenses, deployment income, rental income, dry cleaning expenses, Foreign Service income, allowances, and other income and expenses related to the military way of life. More than likely without a guarantee a good accountant will make his or her fee. An initial cash outlay may reap more benefits in the long run.
Another great resource is Military OneSource. Military OneSource provides access to an online tax service at no cost to you. The service allows you to complete and electronically file your federal and up to three state tax returns or filings. Your calculations are guaranteed to be 100 percent accurate or the online tax service provider will pay the penalties and interest.