Do I have to pay tax on my military retirement pay?
Military retirement pay based on age or length of service is taxable
income in the tax year received and should be reported on your tax
return. However, if you elect to take a reduced payment from your
military retirement pay in order to provide an annuity
for your spouse or child upon your death you should only pay tax on the reduced
payment on your tax return.
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