Which State Will You Choose? New 2023 Tax Filing Option for Military Families

Which state have you decided on for your 2023 state income taxes? As a military service member or spouse, your options may have changed since you filed your 2022 taxes. Importantly, your state tax laws may not have caught up, but a new federal law supersedes state laws, so you should know what you can and cannot do.

The Veterans Auto and Education Improvement Act of 2022 became law in January 2023. It gives both service members and their spouses more options in terms of where to pay state income taxes.

Big note up-front: Every situation is different. Just because a law appears to apply to you doesn't mean it actually applies to you. If you're unsure, confirm with your installation's legal office, a tax professional or the state(s) in question.