Military service members: Claim your 2013 military tax credit before it expires

Military service members: Claim your 2013 military tax credit before it expires

The Minnesota Department of Revenue is reminding Minnesota service members to take advantage of the refundable Credit for Military Service in a Combat Zone for service in 2013, before it expires for most qualifying service members on October 16, 2017. The 2013 credit is worth $120 per month, or partial month served.

To qualify for the credit, service members must meet all of the following requirements:

• Served in a combat zone or qualified hazardous-duty area anytime on or after January 1, 2013
• Been a Minnesota resident during the time of service
• Received combat pay which is exempt from federal and Minnesota income tax

To receive the credit, service members must send the following documents:

• Form M99, Credit for Military Service in a Combat Zone
• Corresponding Form DD-214 for each period of qualifying service
• If still on active duty, attach Leave and Earnings statements for each month of qualifying service.

Service members have already claimed more than $1 million in refunds for the 2013 credit, with an average refund of $620.

Applications must be postmarked by October 16, 2017.  

Check out and share our video that explains who qualifies and how to claim the Credit for Military Service in a Combat Zone. Tax credits for service in a combat zone are also available for 2014, 2015 and 2016. For more information, visit the Members of the Military page on our website and sign up for email updates on military credits, application deadlines, and tax law changes.

For information on combat zone locations that qualify for the tax credit, visit the IRS website at www.irs.gov.

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