Combat Zone

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Definition of 'Combat Zone'

An area designated as a war zone during a specified period. Members of the military do not need to claim taxable income they earn while working in a combat zone.
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Investopedia explains 'Combat Zone'

Troops on active duty in a combat zone are also granted additional time to file taxes. Should they be injured carrying out their duties, any compensation they receive is protected under the combat zone tax break.
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'Combat Zone'

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    ... These include the following: Automatic Extension If you are serving in a combat
    zone, you receive an automatic extension for filing your tax return, paying ...

  • Benefits for Members of the Armed Forces

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    ... However, these and other support personnel may qualify for certain tax deadline
    extensions because of their service in a combat zone.”. ...

  • Preparing Finances For Deployment: A Guide For Service Members

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    ... forces in the US have a special set of issues to contend with when they receive
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  • IRA Contributions: Eligibility And Deadlines

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    ... Army-Personnel Exception If you are a member of the armed forces who served in a
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  • Timely Help For Tax Procrastinators - Investopedia.com

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    ... Those serving in a combat zone (or hospitalized for a combat zone injury) have 180
    days after leaving that zone or the hospital to file, with no interest or ...

  • Economic Effects Of Life After Military Service - Investopedia.com

    http://financialedge.investopedia.com/financial-edge/0212/Economic-Effects-Of-Life-After-Military-Service.aspx
    ... soldiers who don't return to civilian life will experience a reduction in their
    pay, once they're no longer receiving supplements for combat zone or hazard pay ...

  • Thrift Savings Plan Helps Federal Workers Retire

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/retirement/08/thrift-savings-plan.asp
    ... from income that is tax exempt under the Combat Zone Tax Exclusion are not subject
    to this $16,500 limit, but are counted as part of the annual addition limit. ...

  • 3 Retirement Account Rules To Know

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    ... on Roth 401(k) plans, see An Introduction to the Roth 401(k).) Heroes Earned Retirement
    Opportunities (HERO) Act Generally, combat-zone compensation earned by ...

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