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IRS Declares $1,776 Warrior Dividend Tax-Free for Troops

1/17/2026

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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that the $1,776 Warrior Dividend paid to U.S. service members in December 2025 is tax-free.
The Warrior Dividend qualifies as a "qualified military benefit" under federal tax law.
The payments are funded by a $2.9 billion appropriation.
They primarily target active-duty members and eligible Reserve Component members.
U.S. President Donald Trump highlighted the initiative in a December address.

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Story summary

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that the $1,776 Warrior Dividend paid to U.S. service members in December 2025 is tax-free.
The Warrior Dividend qualifies as a "qualified military benefit" under federal tax law.
The payments are funded by a $2.9 billion appropriation.
They primarily target active-duty members and eligible Reserve Component members.
U.S. President Donald Trump highlighted the initiative in a December address.