Military Spouse Relief Act Becomes Law

Week of November 16, 2009

When the military orders servicemembers to move, spouses who move with them often have to pay taxes in a new state or locality and lose the right to vote in the place considered to be home. The "Military Spouses Residency Relief Act," now allows military spouses to retain residency in his or her home state for voting and tax purposes after relocating. This legislation is designed to maintain the morale and readiness of our Armed Forces and significantly enhance the ability of our military to effectively recruit and retain these highly valued service personnel. To learn more, read the full blog post on SpouseBUZZ.