Updates from Jim's Empire

I have added some test and videos.

Wed 3 Feb 2009 18:30:00

A new mildly smart test has been added to my Quiz Homepage and two new videos from BAE Systems has been added to my main homepage. Check them out to see about the company I work for. They are actually very exciting!

Meals and Lodging no longer Tax-Deductable for FBM Deduction

Wed 11 Feb 2009 20:45:00

The IRS has determined that you must substract your meals and lodging expenses from your BAH and BAS because you are given a non-taxable allowance to cover those cost. See www.fbmdeduction.com for more details.

Test drive my new problem solving flowchart!

Wed 10 Feb 2009 21:20:00

Created a problem? Need a solution? Answer the questions with a simple Yes or No and the process will guide you to the solution.

Free File is the fast, easy, and free way to prepare and e-file your federal taxes online.

Fri 30 Jan 2009 19:30:00

Free tax preparation and e-filing if your adjusted gross income is $56,000 or less in 2008. See more at the IRS Free File Website.

New 2008 FBM Deduction Comments

Thur, 29 Jan 2009 20:19:00

I have uploaded the most recent user comments regarding the FBM deduction. Check them out and see if they are applicable to your situation. You can even submit your own comments regarding my website and my efforts to make the FBM deduction easier to claim.

Have you read the Ode to the Cats

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 22:35:00

I have a seperate Blog about living with ten cats, 5 indoor and 5 outdoor. Check it out, Good clean family fun!

Updated FBM Deduction Worksheets

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 19:05:00

I have updated my FBM deduction worksheet and interactive form due to a calculation error. Thank H and R Block for assisting me with this problem and thank you, my friends, for using my site and making it useful and popular for all concerned.

New Hobby Page

Tue, 09 Jan 2009 21:55:00

I have added a hobby page to my website to chronicle my experiences with my N-Scale trainset.

FBM Deduction is for all two-crew sailors

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:05:00

This deduction is for all two-crew submariners, enlisted and officer alike.

Refit Assist Time

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 18:50:00

VITA states that refit assist time can't be used with the FBM deduction

New FBM Deduction 2008 Worksheet

Sun, 28 Dec 2008 21:00:00

The FBM deduction website has been updated with the 2008 Tax Year Version of the FBM Deduction Worksheet and Interactive Form

Navy Retirement Ceremony Homepage updated

Sun, 28 Dec 2008 20:55:00

My Navy Retirement Ceremony website has been updated with a new Flash template. I hope this will enhance the user interface. I have two pdf documents available for downloading.

New Quiz

Sun, 28 Dec 2008 20:35:00

I have added a "Are You TRIDENT Submarine Smart" Quiz to my website. Try it out and see what you know about Trident Submarines.