Feedback important as next DoD Advisory Panel approaches

By Nicholas Sabula

On March 6, I’ll have the opportunity to again visit Arlington, Va., to take part in the next DoD Advisory Panel on Special Needs.

If you’re new to the AMFAS community, take a look at my

perspective on the first panel that took place in September. Read more

It’s not too late to start special needs tax deductions

Military families with special needs children have a lot on their plate, whether it’s spending a fortune to support special diets, constantly running the kids to therapy or medical appointments, or just making ends meet with other requirements.

Although we are midway through February, there is still the chance to take advantage of tax deductions that can put more money in your wallet. Thought there is legwork to get this, it is not an impossible task. Start now for 2012, since you can probably remember what you did back through the beginning of the year. Probably not a good idea to try and remember everything you did last year for your taxes due in April.

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