MilTax: Free Software & Support
File your taxes confidently with MilTax, the only free tax service made exclusively for the military.
Free tax filing for the military
MilTax provides military-specific tax preparation software and expert support to help the military community navigate their taxes accurately and with ease.
Both the tax software and expert consultations are free for active-duty service members,eligible family members, survivors and recent veterans up to 365 days from their separation or retirement date.
Access MilTax Software
To access this benefit, we’ll verify your eligibility.
Get StartedLog in to your Military OneSource account for faster access to MilTax. Once your account is verified, you can skip the eligibility check on future visits.
Eligibility is verified through the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System. Due to high volume, DEERS may be intermittently unavailable.
Why choose MilTax?
There are a lot of tax filing services out there — but only one is made exclusively for the military. Here are all the ways MilTax is different:
| MILTAX | OTHER TAX SERVICES | |
|---|---|---|
| Free software and support |  Fileat no cost and connect with a tax consultant for free |  Potential hidden fees as you file, plus extra cost for live assistance |
| Made for the military | Specialized software and trained consultants thataccount for military life, including PCS and deployment | Civilian-focused tools and consultants may miss key military deductions and credits |
| Multistate filing | File your federal return and up tofive state returns at no charge | Often charge per state return |
| Secure and accurate | Delivers secure filing with a100% accuracy guarantee, maximum refund guarantee | Security and accuracy guarantees vary by provider; services may charge extra for protections |
| Trusted by the community | Used byhundreds of thousands of service members and their spouses every year | Primarily used by civilians, not focused on service members |
When you have questions, we have answers.
Not sure what documents you need to file? Looking for tax credits you may be eligible for? Enlist free one-on-one help from a MilTax consultant to get help with:
- Military Spouses Residency Relief Act
- Moving deductions
- Combat pay exclusions
- And more.
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