Internal Revenue Service United States Department of the Treasury
Level Basic Intermediate Advanced Military International

Military Income

Includable and Excludable Income

Includable Income

The types of military pay listed in the Volunteer Resource Guide (Tab D) are included in gross income, unless the pay is for service in a combat zone or in a qualified hazardous duty area.

Includable military income is generally the amount shown in box 1 of Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, and reported on line 7 of Form 1040.

Caution

If the amount shown in box 1 of Form W-2 differs from the last Leave and Earnings Statement for 2011, advise the taxpayer to contact the local accounting and finance or payroll office for an explanation.

Form W-2

Form W-2