Federal Government Military Money & Taxes
IRS offers help to military members and veterans with their unique tax needs
11/14/24 / Federal Government / Military / Money & Taxes /
Members of the U.S. Armed Forces, veterans and their families often qualify for special tax benefits. An IRS news release describes some of the most common deductions and exclusions and tells where to get more information.
Wittman on committee to iron out Nat’l Defense Authorization differences
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07/11/16 / Federal Government / Military / Money & Taxes /
Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1), Chairman of the House Armed Services Readiness Subcommittee, has been named to the congressional conference committee that will resolve differences between the House and Senate versions of the FY2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). VA-1 includes part of Prince William County.
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Congressman Wittman assails President Obama over troops cap for Afghanistan
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07/07/16 / Federal Government / Military / Money & Taxes /
Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-1), Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness, said :“The President’s new troop cap reveals either a lack of understanding or a lack of concern about our mission in Afghanistan" and told Obama he should make good on the US commitment.
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Virginia to pilot Military Medics and Corpsmen job program for veterans
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06/30/16 / Business / Health & Safety / Military / State Government /
Governor McAuliffe ceremonially signed the Military Medics and Corpsmen bill, establishing the Virginia Military Medics and Corpsmen (MMAC) Pilot Program on June 27. Virginia is the first state in the nation to offer this kind of innovative pathway to employment for these highly skilled veterans.
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Northern Virginia Veterans Center to be built at Vint Hill
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By Del. Richard L. Anderson (R-51) and Chair, Virginia General Assembly Military & Veterans Caucus 06/20/16 / Military / State Government / Warrenton /
My number one project for military veterans who live in Northern Virginia moved one step closer to reality June 1 at American Legion Post 176 in Springfield. House Bill (HB) 477, was signed into law by the governor. This puts us on the road to reality for constructing the Northern Virginia Veterans Care Center. The chosen location is Vint Hill.
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US Army OCS to mark 75 years of excellence
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06/19/16 / Federal Government / Military /
The U.S. Army Officer Candidate School Alumni Association will celebrate the Diamond Anniversary of OCS on 20 July at Fort Myer, VA
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Tapping new leaders is a time-honored JROTC tradition
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A PWCS tradition for more than a decade, new Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) unit commanders and officers were inducted during a medal ceremony on May 26. The first event in 2004 involved only four schools and a handful of family members. Now there are units in nine schools and more than 1,600 cadets countywide, and their ranks are growing every year.
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DOD employees qualify for TSA Pre✓® –without any extra effort, even when traveling for personal time
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FROM US Department of Homeland Security 06/02/16 / Federal Government / Health & Safety / Military / Money & Taxes / People & Places / Transportation /
Taking leave this summer? Even when traveling for personal time, military and DoD civilian members qualify for TSA Pre✓® –without any extra effort, according to a news release from the US Department of Homeland Security.
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PWC Schools recognize Memorial Day 2016
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05/28/16 / Education / Military / People & Places /
Prince William County high schools observed a moment of silence on Friday, May 27 in recognition of those who gave their lives in service.
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Time to pay Prince William County property taxes; deadline is Dec. 5
Taxpayers are encouraged to pay their taxes before the Dec. 5 due date. A late payment penalty of 10 percent will apply to any unpaid tax balance after the Dec. 5 deadline. Additionally, interest will accrue monthly on unpaid balances at a rate of 10 percent per annum until they are fully paid.
