Did you hear the news below? Is it possible some in Congress are actually trying to do some good things for our military families?
Congress is currently considering several bills which would have a positive impact on military spouses. Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL), submitted S. 260 (companion to HR 178) which eliminates the so-called “Widow’s Tax,” otherwise known as the SBP Offset. This bill would permit a military widow(er) to receive Survivor’s Benefits Payments (SBP) without being subjected to the offset by Dependency Indemnification Compensation (DIC). H.R. 687, The Military Spouses Employment Act, introduced by John Carter (R-TX), would offer employers a tax credit for hiring spouses of members of the Armed Forces on extended active duty for more than 90 days.
