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January 27, 2025
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I am a resident of puerto rico and active duty military so I do not pay federal tax due to my residency of puerto rico. however they are saying I owe 1731 in taxes why?

  • January 27, 2025
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    SteamTrain
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    January 27, 2025

    @gabriel-jessem 

     

    BUT, are you stationed in PR or outside of PR?

     

    An Air Force document indicated the following (and would apply to other services also):

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    "Territory of Puerto Rico Military Pay Taxes: Resident Service members stationed in Puerto Rico must pay taxes on all military pay earned in Puerto Rico.   Puerto Rican Resident Service members stationed outside Puerto Rico do not have to pay income tax to Puerto Rico but must pay federal income tax for money earned outside Puerto Rico."

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    See:

    Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Military and Veteran Benefits | An Official Air Force Benefits Website

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    Not sure how it is done if you were stationed both inside PR, then PCS'd outside PR during 2024...Perhaps seek local professional help for that. 

     

    TurboTax does not do PR tax forms if you happened to need them if you were stationed in PR during all, or part of 2024.

    ____________*Answers are correct to the best of my knowledge when posted, but should not be considered to be legal or official tax advice.*