Home » News » AVSOPS News » Tax Breaks for Military Families Tax Breaks for Military Families February 11, 2017February 25, 2017 / by Author Ed Jr. I ran across an article the Motley Fool posted that I wanted to share: 3 Tax Breaks Military Families Shouldn’t Forget article by the Motley Fool 1. No income tax on combat pay 2. A higher Earned Income Tax Credit than you’d ordinarily be able to receive 3. Simpler and more favorable treatment for state income tax purposes