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American Samoa Taxes on Military Retired Pay
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Military retired pay is taxable in American Samoa. Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) does not withhold taxes for state or local income tax, but it is reported annually on IRS Form 1099-R. All TSP distributions are subject to taxes and early distributions may incur higher taxes.
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
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Military disability retirement pay received as a pension, annuity or similar allowance for personal injury or sickness resulting from active service in the U.S. Armed Forces should not be included in taxable income. Some of the payments which are considered disability benefits include: Disability compensation and pension payments for disabilities paid to Veterans or their families; Grants for homes designed for wheelchair living; Grants for motor vehicles for Veterans who lost their sight or the use of limbs, or; Benefits under a dependent-care assistance program; See for more information.
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
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DIC is a tax-free monetary benefit paid to eligible survivors of a service member who died in the line of duty or eligible survivors of a Veteran whose death resulted from a service-connected injury or disease.
Who qualifies
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How to apply
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American Samoa Taxes on Military Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP), and Retired Serviceman’s Family Protection Plan (RSFPP) Annuities
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SBP, RCSBP and RSFPP annuity payments are taxable in American Samoa.
Who qualifies
See the official source for full eligibility rules.
How to apply
See the official source linked below for how to apply.
American Samoa territorial government employees who are Veterans and served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces may be eligible to accrue leave at a faster rate based on their years of military service. All territorial government employees accrue leave at the following rate: Less than three years of employment accrues four hours for each full bi-weekly pay period; At least three but less than 15 years of employment accrues six hours for each full bi-weekly pay period; 15 years or more of employment accrues eight hours for each full bi-weekly pay period; Veterans who are territorial…
Who qualifies
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How to apply
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American Samoa offers a hiring preference for territorial government employment for Veterans, disabled Veterans and surviving spouses. Preference is given by adding points to examination scores used for open competitive examinations. Preference is not allowed for promotional examinations. Veterans and surviving spouses are authorized five points added to their score; disabled Veterans are authorized 10 points added to their score.
Who qualifies
The following individuals are eligible for hiring preference: Veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces for 180 consecutive days (other than for training) and received an honorable discharge; Veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces, received an honorable discharge, and has a service-connected disability rating from the VA or their branch of service ; Surviving spouse of an eligible Veteran
How to apply
See the official source linked below for how to apply.