Adding Value for Military Clients: Using the MSRRA to Help Understand State Taxes

Tax can be a subject that clients (and practitioners) dread more than any other, and one thing that is often overlooked is state taxes. Payment of state income taxes can be complex for many people, but it can be even more complex for military families. To address this, states have passed the Military Spouses Residence Relief Act (“MSRRA”). This article will briefly (and broadly) explain the issues the Act was designed to resolve, explain its applicability, and discuss some issues that may cause other problems.