PSC Military Accounts Support (MAS)

Pay Tables and more

Please see the Latest Rates/Benefits page for links to pay tables and benefit information.

Selective Reenlistment Bonuses (SRB)

ALCOAST 286/08 announces new SRB multiples that go into effect on 16 July 2008.

Maternity Uniform Allowance Rate Change

The amount for the Maternity Uniform Allowance will increase on 1 July 2008 to $262.82.

This amount covers the purchase price of the following uniform items:

QtyDescription Cost (each) Total
1 Maternity Jumper $34.97 $ 34.97
2 Maternity Dress Shirt (Short Sleeve) $22.15 $ 44.30
1 Maternity Dress Shirt (Long Sleeve) $24.21 $ 24.21
2 Maternity Dress Slacks $24.67 $ 49.34
2 Maternity ODU Shirt $30.44 $ 60.88
2 Maternity ODU Trousers $24.56 $ 49.12

Members submit requests for payment of Maternity Uniform Allowance on form CG-PSC-5155, Enlisted Supplementary Clothing Allowance Worksheet (http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg1/psc/forms/psc5155.pdf). The allowance is not payable more than one time in a three year period.

2008 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)

The 2008 NDAA (H.R.4986), became Public Law No: 110-181 when it was signed by the President on 28 January 2008. The act provides for a 3.5% increase in military basic pay, retroactive to 1 January 2008, and restores authority for payment of bonuses and other incentive payments.

The 2008 Basic Pay Chart Adobe Acrobat Required shows the pay rates under the 3.0% increase, which was implemented on 1 January, and the new 3.5% increase.

TSP CHANGES FOR 2008:

The TSP Web Site provides the new limits for 2008: http://www.tsp.gov/curinfo/data.html.

Maximum contribution is still $15,500 for those under age 50, and $20,500 for those age 50 or over. The elective deferral limit for those serving in a Combat Zone has increased from $45,000 to $46,000.

Please vist our TSP procedures and information page for enrollment information and forms.

TRICARE DENTAL CHANGES FOR 2008:

TRICARE Dental premiums increase on 1 February 2008. Remember, premiums are paid in advance. The 2008 rates apply to payments you make in January for coverage effective on 1 February.

Arizona and New Mexico State Income Tax Withholding Exemptions:

New legislation enacted by the states of Arizona and New Mexico specifies that active duty and reserve members who claim Arizona, and active duty members who claim New Mexico as their state of legal residence are exempt from state tax withholdings beginning with tax year 2007. This applies whether or not a member is stationed within his or her state of legal residence.

Members who were residents of Arizona or New Mexico during tax year 2007 can receive a refund of state taxes withheld by filing an Individual Income Tax Return. Tax return forms can be found at the following web sites. 2007 forms will be available in January 2008.

For tax year 2008, members should notify their Servicing Personnel Office (SPO) so they can update their state tax data to reflect their exemption by checking the "exempt and do not withhold tax" field on the State tax data 1 tab in Direct Access. Members are unable to make this change in Self-Service, which only provides the ability to change the number of allowances, additional withholding amount, and marital status. SPOs will not have the ability to record the exemptions until late December 2007. An E-Mail ALSPO Message will be released when system programming changes are completed.

Ohio State Income Tax Withholding Exemption:

Ohio residents on active duty and not assigned to a unit in Ohio may request an exemption from state income tax withholding. To qualify for the exemption, the military member must complete form IT 4-MIL in full, sign it and submit it to his/her SPO.

The SPO may enter the exemption in accordance with the State Tax Withholding Data Entry Procedures upon receipt of the IT 4-MIL from the member.

Last Modified 7/17/2008