Bid to end military ‘widows tax’ stalled despite congressional promises
By: Leo Shane III   1 day ago
A move to a fix on the military’s “widows tax†failed Thursday after Senate leadership blocked plans to include it the fiscal 2020 defense authorization debate.
While advocates are hopeful they advance the issue, if their attempt in the House next month also fails, it could mean the end of efforts this year to address a situation affecting more than 65,000 military families nationwide, costing each an average of about $11,000 annually.
“We’re incredible disappointed today,†said Kelly Hruska, Government Relations Director for the National Military Family Association. “But we have other options, and we are exploring every one of them to make sure this gets done this year.â€
https://www.militarytimes.com/news/pentagon-congress/2019/06/27/bid-to-end-military-widows-tax-stalled-despite-congressional-promises/
