Benefits October 15, 2026
3.6% Social Security COLA: Some Surviving Military Spouses Could Get Nearly $1,700 More in 2027
Spouses of service members who died while serving or from a service-connected condition get benefits.
IRS July 6, 2026
IRS Failed to Meet Veteran Hiring Goal
From FY 2020 to FY 2024, only 8% of the 70,879 people hired by the IRS were veterans, falling way short of the 14% veteran hiring goal set by the Treasury Department, a new report from the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration says.
Taxes March 2, 2026
California Bill Would Exclude Military Retirement Pay From State Taxable Income
A new bipartisan effort is underway in the California Legislature to ensure veterans and survivors won’t have to pay state income tax on retirement pay and survivor benefits.
Taxes July 29, 2025
Bipartisan Senate Bill Would Expand Tax Credits for Businesses Hiring Student Veterans
The legislation would incentivize businesses to hire student veterans through an expansion of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit.