Did you know over 1.3 million active duty military personnel are stationed within the country and overseas? While being an active duty service member grants you many privileges, it doesn’t exempt you from paying federal income taxes. However, there may be instances where your military pay isn’t subject to federal income tax. Our Armed Forces…
Military service is an honor that offers numerous benefits. These benefits play a role in why many people choose to enlist. However, military service also comes with significant challenges. To help manage these challenges, several laws and regulations exist to support service members. One of the key protections is the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA),…
Handling child custody arrangements can be challenging, and the process can intensify when one or both parents are in the military. Military life can be unpredictable with deployments within the country and abroad, so sharing parental responsibilities can be complex. If you’re a military parent, you should familiarize yourself with child custody laws that may…
A military service certificate, known by many other names such as nonmilitary affidavits or active duty verification, is essential to military members despite their active or inactive status. It also protects any active service member from being pursued legally while serving their country. A certificate of military service is as it says: proof of kindness…
Being part of military service has many perks, which is why many people sign up. While the compensation and benefits of a military member is quite impressive, anything can happen. Some people fail to pay rent for one reason or another. They may even be people experiencing homelessness because of financial difficulties despite serving in…
Working in the Armed Forces is an honor, but it’s common for service members to move around often. The frequent relocation and life’s other circumstances make it challenging to manage one’s finances. Unfortunately, some military members are forced to declare bankruptcy. However, there are laws like the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) in place that…
Being part of the military is a responsibility and an honor, but certain benefits also trickle down to people related service members. Having a relationship with the Armed Forces has its perks, but what does it mean to be affiliated with the military? We’ll discuss the concept and the benefits of this status. Defining Military…
If you’re a landlord or business owner and an active duty service member is requesting Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) protections, you need to be vigilant. Verifying one’s active duty status is integral to certain protections granted by this federal law. But how can you verify one’s military status without a social security number? What…
Full-time military members are known to be granted financial and legal protections thanks to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA). However, do these protections extend to reserve members? Yes, they do, but the date when active duty service commenced matters. We’ll discuss when reserve members can apply for SCRA protections accordingly. When Does Protection Begin…
Because active duty service members often travel for work, they’re regular customers at self-storage facilities. But did you know there are special rules when you’re renting out self-storage units to military members? We’ll discuss basic rules self-storage operators should know about. It’ll give you a better idea on how to navigate as an operator or…