Different tax rules can apply to military personnel that don't apply to civilians.

The Internal Revenue Service has a publication that explains these rules, such as the combat zone exclusion, extension of time to file income tax returns, and what to include in gross income. It also discusses the tax relief provisions for troops involved in or in support of the peacekeeping efforts in Bosnia, Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, and Kosovo.

For details, get IRS Publication 3, Armed Forces' Tax Guide. You can also request the publication by writing to the IRS Area Distribution Center, P.O. Box 85627, Richmond, VA 23285-5627, USA.

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