MilTax: Free Tax Services

MilTax software is self-paced, walking you through a series of questions to help you complete your tax return.

MilTax is the only tax preparation and filing software provided by the Defense Department and is designed exclusively for our military community. The software was developed specifically to address scenarios that civilians rarely encounter, such as combat pay and dealing with multiple moves within the same tax year. It’s convenient, with trained experts readily available to support you — and it’s free, regardless of your rank or income.

Yes, you can file your federal return and up to three state tax forms for free.

Yes, MilTax was designed for military members. Calculations are 100% accurate and guaranteed by the software provider.

MilTax consultants understand your unique circumstances. They can alert you to tax requirements and deductions related to military life, identify important tax regulations, maximize refunds and assist with completing the proper tax forms. They also can help you address special tax considerations, including military survivor benefits and tax forgiveness, inheritance tax issues, college tax breaks and tax extensions.

MilTax consultants offer assistance finding Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program locations where participants can self-file, sit down with a trained tax professional and have their taxes completed or drop off their tax forms and return them at a designated time to complete the filing. To learn more about VITA, visit the VITA website or use the locator to find a VITA location near you.

Yes. Financial counselors and MilTax consultants are available by phone to support you with financial issues such as budgeting, money management and debt consolidation, as well as provide guidance on how to maximize your refund. Learn more about financial counseling or schedule a session with a financial counselor by calling Military OneSource at 800-342-9647.

You don’t need to complete your return all at once. Once you have verified your eligibility, you can save your work, close it and return to Military OneSource to complete it later. You will, however, need to verify your eligibility each time you access MilTax e-filing software until you have completed your return.

Military OneSource helps service members and their families by helping them find information, manage challenges and connect with the military community. A virtual extension of installation services, Military OneSource provides a wide range of confidential support services, including MilTax, to:

• Active-duty service members, spouses and dependent children of the eligible service members
• Members of the National Guard and reserve — regardless of activation status
• Retired and honorably discharged service members, including Coast Guard veterans, within 365 days of their discharge
• A family member who is managing the affairs of an eligible service member while the service member is deployed
• A designated family member of a severely injured service member who is incapable of handling their own affairs
• Eligible survivors of active-duty, National Guard and reserve deceased service members regardless of conflict or activation status
• Some members of the Defense Department civilian expeditionary workforce

In addition to MilTax, Military OneSource accredited financial counselors are also available in person, over the phone and via video counseling to offer free and unlimited help with financial issues such as money management and debt, as well as advice on how to maximize the amount of money you may receive in your refund.

The Military OneSource website has numerous helpful articles, information and resources about taxes, preparation for filing your taxes and special considerations. Learn more about MilTax features and benefits.