The following table shows the DFAS schedule of military pay periods and scheduled pay days for 2011. Each servicemember has the option of receiving his or her pay one or two times a month. If they select to receive their pay twice a month, they will receive semi-monthly pay on the 15th of each month - if the 1st or 15th falls on Saturday or Sunday, payday is the Friday … [Read more...]
H&R Block Military Spouse Scholarship Program
Married to an active duty servicemember? You are eligible to receive a scholarship to our Income Tax Course. Whether you want to brush up on your tax skills or possibly earn extra income as an H&R Block tax professional, learn tax preparation from us. H&R Block’s Military Spouse Scholarship Program creates an opportunity for spouses of servicemembers to become part of … [Read more...]
Military Taxes
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6 Money Rules and When It’s OK To Break Them
With federal budget cuts and an uncertain economy, it’s always wise for military families to keep a close eye on their personal finance decisions. Nowadays, it seems like it is pretty easy to create a budget and financial game plan; that’s because of the tried and true money rules that you read in magazines, newspapers and trusted websites. However, some of the … [Read more...]
Reserve Pay
With basic pay and 70 types of special pays and allowances, military pay is customized to your situation. Changes in pay grade, duty status, your military occupation, duty station, or deployment status can have an impact on your pay. 2012 Reserve Pay Day/Statement Schedule 2011 Guard and Reserve Drill Pay Reserve Income Replacement Program Special Pay Military Reserve … [Read more...]