# Table of Contents: (Mid-Mobilization)

1.  Tax Information

2.  Line of Duty Injuries

3.  Always Think OPSEC (Operational Security)

### For Tax issues see [www.IRS.gov](http://www.IRS.gov/)

The IRS will suspend compliance actions, such as audits or enforced
collections, until 180 days after you have left an identified combat
zone. To notify the IRS directly of your status in a combat zone, email
them directly at: <combatzone@irs.gov>. Provide the following
information in your email:

(1) Name

(2) Stateside address

(3) Date of birth

(4) Date of deployment to the combat zone.

**DO NOT include your social security number.** This notification may be
made by the taxpayer, spouse, or authorized agent or representative.

The IRS cannot provide tax account information by e-mail. Responses will
be sent by regular mail to the address on record for the person, within
two business days. However, the IRS will provide general answers to
questions regarding the status of individual combat zone updates via
e-mail.

**Other Items:**

-   [Military Family Tax Relief Act of
    2003](http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=118104,00.html) ---
    Tax breaks related to military service, including two provisions
    that may require amended returns

-   [IR-2003-132](http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=118106,00.html) ---
    IRS Helps Military Personnel Get New Law\'s Tax Breaks

-   [Tax Tip
    2004-40](http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=120507,00.html) ---
    New Tax Breaks for Military Personnel and Their Families

-   [Tax Tip
    2004-39](http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=107689,00.html)
    --- Reservists, New Enlistees May Get Deferral for Back Taxes.

-   [IR-2003-63](http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=109570,00.html) ---
    New Tax Scam Targets Families of Armed Forces Members

-   [Notice 2003-21](http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/n-03-21.pdf)  ---
    Tax Relief for Those Involved in Operation Iraqi Freedom.\
     

-   [IR-2003-43](http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=108523,00.html) ---
    Tax Assistance for Military Families; IRS.gov Page for Armed Forces

-   [Fact Sheet
    2003-11](http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=108525,00.html)
    --- Information for Taxpayers Serving in the Armed Forces

-   [News Release
    IR-2002-18](http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-news/ir-02-18.pdf) --- Tax
    Relief for Troops in the Afghanistan Combat Zone.

-   [Notice 2002-17](http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/n-02-17.pdf) ---
    Tax Relief for Those Involved in Operation Enduring Freedom.

## Line of Duty Injuries: In order to facilitate proper documentation of injuries, the following paperwork must be completed no matter how small the incident. 

DA Form 2173, Statement of Medical Examination and Duty Status, is
required for each injury/disease or previous conditions aggravated
during the period of activation. This paperwork will be needed at the
demobilization site in order to properly document your injury. When
applicable, ensure that you receive a copy of every DD Form 261 (Line of
Duty Investigation) that is completed on your behalf. This report, along
with all other medical documentation will be needed at the
demobilization site in order to properly document your medical status.
Copies of all documentation related to medical treatment received during
the period of active duty will be placed in the health record and
returned to the soldier\'s unit.

Always keep personal copies of every DA Form 2173 and DD Form 261 for
your own files in case information is lost or misplaced.

## Medical Conditions: The military is responsible for ensuring that you are returned to civilian life in the same medical condition as before mobilization. When this is not possible, the military is responsible for compensation. 

**Prohibitions:** Never discuss specific operational or sensitive
details about missions, tactics, specific targets, sensitive deployment
locations, battle damage assessment, collateral damage, and information
ongoing or possible future operations or intelligence activities...think
OPSEC.

When in doubt, refer to your local public affairs guidance.

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