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» From: Virginia Beach, VA Dear TaxMama: I am a government contractor and have an employee deployed on the USS George Washington which is in a tax free combat exclusion zone. As a contractor does he qualify for tax free status also? John Hi John, Interesting question. If he were employed by the armed forces, he would qualify. Working for you? I don't think so. Searching through all of these publications and resources, I don't find anything about civilians in the battle zones. Armed Forces' Tax Guide There's more detail here Disaster Relief Information for the US Armed Forces Relief Related to Terrorist Actions You've brought up a good issue. I don't know if Congress deliberately did not provide relief for civilians, or if it was an oversight. But I will pass on your issue where I can. And let me ask our readers. Since there are, among you, people who may be able to address this and take this up to a higher place - how can we fix this oversight? (I have sent an e-mail to President Bush asking for assistance. Who knows, some staffer just might help?) Best wishes, Eva Rosenberg Your TaxMama  |
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