Members of the military

 

Members of the military

Special rules may apply if you served or are serving in the Armed Forces in a combat zone or a contingency operation or become hospitalized from an injury while serving.

You have at least 180 days after you leave the designated combat zone/contingency operation to file and pay taxes.

If the Service determines that you're affected by a presidentially declared disaster or a terroristic or military action, you may have up to one year after the due date of your return to file and pay taxes, depending on the deadline specified by the Service.

Taxpayers, including civilians working with the Department of Defense, must notify the IRS directly of their status for qualifying combat zone relief. For more information, see Notifying the IRS by email about Combat Zone Service.