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June 25, 2020
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Do amend tax 2019 to receive the military severance pay which was deducted from taxes

  • June 25, 2020
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rjs
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June 25, 2020

Are you referring to claiming a refund for a disability severance payment that was incorrectly included in your taxable income? You do not amend your 2019 tax return for that. You amend your tax return for the year in which you received the disability severance payment, which has to be 2016 or earlier. You cannot file this special amended return with TurboTax. Here are links to some information on the IRS web site about filing a claim for a refund.


Veterans owed refunds for overpayments attributable to disability severance payments should file amended returns to claim tax refunds


Combat-Injured Veterans Tax Fairness Act Claim Information Available


Filing Amended Returns for Combat-Injured Disabled Veterans Frequently Asked Questions


The law provides special extensions to the deadlines for filing an amended return for this purpose. However, depending on the specific facts of your personal situation, the deadline might be very close, or it might already be too late to file for a refund. You should carefully review the information at the links above and make sure that you file your amended return in time. You might wish to seek help from a tax professional.