Government Resources

Am I Eligible for a Home Affordable Refinance?

Provides an online form and information to help you determine whether you are eligible to refinance your home loan.
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Armed Forces Tax Benefit

Tax credit or relief for special tax situations of active members of the Armed Forces.
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Armed Forces' Tax Guide 2008

IRS publication covering the special tax situations of active members of the U.S. Armed Forces. Provides instructions for preparing 2008 income tax returns.
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Army Reserve Warrior & Family Assistance Center

Contains information on benefits, entitlements, financial counseling and other supports for Army Reserve soldiers, Veterans and their families.
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Beware of Foreclosure Scams

Provides important information on how to avoid mortgage loan modification fraud and foreclosure rescue scams.
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Defense Finance & Accounting Service (DFAS)

Access to military, civilian, retired, travel and contract/vendor pay. Includes information on wounded warrior pay, financial benefits and the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP).
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Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) Guide to Avoiding Foreclosure

Provides information to help you keep your home, find out about your risk of foreclosure, foreclosure scams, refinance options, and much more.
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DoD's Homeowners' Assistance Program (HAP)

Assists eligible homeowners who face financial loss when selling their primary residence homes in areas where real estate values have declined because of a base closure or realignment announcement. HAP is available to to eligible Service Members and federal civilian, including non-appropriated fund, employees. Access HAP application and guidance package.

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Expanded Homeowners Assistance Programs (HAP): BRAC 05 Personnel, Warriors in Transition/ Surviving Spouses & PCS Members

Expanded HAP assists eligible homeowners who face financial loss when selling their primary residence homes in areas where real estate values have declined because of a base closure or realignment announcement.
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FAQ - Per Diem, Travel & Transportation Allowance

Provides answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ) on rates and allowances, travel-related issues such as car rental programs, currency conversion and excess accompanied baggage, as well as homeowners assistance program, tax exemption and more.
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Find a Housing Counselor in Your State

Housing counseling agencies are available free of charge to provide you with the information and assistance you need to avoid foreclosure. Find information about homes and communities, organized by state.

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Free Tax Help for the Military

If you, or your spouse, are a member of the military, you may be eligible to receive free assistance with the preparation and filing of your federal tax return. The U.S. Armed Forces participate in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Home Loans

Provides information on eligibility for home loans.
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Getting the Help You Need - Preventing Foreclosure

Features interactive materials to help educate homeowners about the Making Home Affordable Program and provides additional information about foreclosure prevention.

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Military Pay & Benefits

Discusses major elements of military compensation including pay and allowance, retirement, benefits, survivor benefits and the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP).
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MyArmyBenefits - Benefit Facts

Provides information on pay, education, family services, health care, life insurance, soldier services, transitioning and retirement, Social Security, casualty/survivor and VA benefits. Benefits can be searched by category, component, life event, state/territory or index.
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MyArmyBenefits - My Benefits

Produces personalized financial reports to calculate survivor and retirement benefits for soldiers on Active Duty.
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MyArmyBenefits - Wounded Warrior Disability Income Calculator

Personalized disability income calculator estimates the disability-related income due to combat and combat-related injuries. Requires valid Wounded Warrior-provided passcode and active Army Knowledge Online (AKO) account.
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MyArmyBenefits - Wounded Warrior Sustaining Income Calculator

Calculates estimated monthly income stream based on injury date, rank, time in service, duty station, special pays and family status.
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Payment Reduction Estimator for Home Affordable Mortgage Modification

Online form determines what your current mortgage debt-to-income is and how much your monthly payment may be reduced if you qualify for a modification.
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Personal Financial Management

Provides Service Members and their families financial information, training and counseling through the Personal Financial Management Program and other helpful programs and services.

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Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA)

Offers a variety of provisions to help Active Duty personnel meet their legal and financial obligations. But relief under the SCRA is not always automatic. You must affirmatively invoke or request relief. Work with your nearest Armed Forces Legal Assistance Office to identify and invoke any SCRA protections that apply to your particular circumstances.

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Tax Information for Members of the Military

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) tax information regarding combat pay, retirement plans, extension of deadlines and free tax return preparation.
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Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Retirement savings plan for members of the uniformed services and civilians who are employed by the United States Government.
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Wounded Warrior Entitlements Handbook

Pay and entitlements for Service Members injured in a combat zone and receiving medical treatment at military facilities outside of the zone.
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Wounded Warrior Pay

Financial support to Service Members medically evacuated while serving in a combat zone, including assistance in starting, changing or stopping entitlements due to circumstances and understanding tax-free entitlements.
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