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M
michimish
June 7, 2019
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How to file taxes with a disability severance pay from the military?

  • June 7, 2019
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T
ToddL
June 7, 2019
When were you separated and have you applied for (or received) a VA disability rating?
M
michimishAuthor
June 7, 2019
July of 2016 and I did apply for a VA disability rating. I was medically separated.
T
ToddL
June 7, 2019
No VA determination yet?
M
michimishAuthor
June 7, 2019
I have everything done. And VA made a determination last May.
T
ToddL
June 7, 2019
I need to add the attached sample screens - give me a moment
M
michimishAuthor
June 7, 2019
Can part of this be done through Turbo Tax or all documentation has to be mailed to the IRS?
T
ToddL
June 7, 2019
You can do all of this in TurboTax but will have to file your return by mail so you can attach the cover letter and VA Award
M
michimishAuthor
June 7, 2019
So fill it out on TurboTax and print it to file the return by mail? Is that correct? Also what does the cover letter look like?
T
ToddL
June 7, 2019
I attached a sample "1040X_-_COVER_LTR....)
T
ToddL
June 7, 2019
Hope this was helpful!
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