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Originally Posted by Redrob
As a vet, I know most of the US's enlisted military men fall in the income group that pays no federal income taxes ($18K/yr). I don't consider them to be leeches on society just because they fall into the "no tax" group.
Rmoney sucks!
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http://www.goarmy.com/benefits/money...-soldiers.html
"Chart reflects Basic Pay only and does not include bonuses, allowances and other benefits. Learn about
total Army compensation."
I have family in the military. It's VERY good (unless you're getting shot at...which most are not)
And active military does pay some income tax...but it's a pretty sweet deal for sure:
"Basic pay and most other pays are generally subject to federal income tax; however, certain allowances are not taxed, such as the basic allowances for housing and subsistence. DOD considers the federal tax advantage as the additional income military members would have to earn in order to receive their current take-home pay if their allowances for housing and subsistence were taxable. In fact, DOD views the federal tax advantage as part of service members' cash compensation when it compares military pay with civilian pay. "