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Military Spouse Residency, Relocations, and Tax Considerations

June 3, 2025 @ 11:00 am EDT

Free

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About This Webinar

According to the 2023 Demographics Profile of the Military, there are over 900,000 military spouses, including 561,008 active-duty spouses and 340,874 selected reserve spouses. This webinar equips financial counselors and military family service providers to support these spouses by remaining up to date on the recent changes to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, tax considerations for moving and residency, and domicile’s role in divorce.

Learning Objectives:

Describe changes to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) regarding military spouse residency for tax purposes.
Identify tax considerations when moving.
Explain the impacts of domicile requirements in divorce.
Understand recent policy updates regarding the employment of military spouses.

Presenters

Susan Mitchell

Ms. Mitchell is the Executive Director for the Armed Forces Tax Council and Tax Counsel in the Department of Defense Office of the General Counsel. In this role, she serves as the principal tax advisor to DOD, representing the Department on tax and compensation issues with the Internal Revenue Service, Veterans Affairs, Department of State, Department of Justice, and other entities within the Office of the Secretary of Defense.

Josie Beets

Ms. Beets is the program manager for the Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program, supporting and empowering more than 1.1 million military spouses through career exploration, education, training, and employer connections. In this role, she also develops a variety of programs, services, and trainings responsive to the needs of service members and their families. She has over 15 years of experience serving communities through the nonprofit and public sectors, mostly serving military families.

Continuing Education (CE) Credit

Continuing Education

Accredited Financial Counselors (AFC): This webinar is approved for 1.0 continuing education (CE) credit by the Association for Financial Counseling & Planning Education (AFCPE). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close June 3, 2028.
Board Certified Case Managers: This webinar is approved for 1.0 continuing education (CE) clock hours from the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close June 3, 2026.
Certified in Family and Consumer Sciences (CFCS): This webinar is approved for 1.0 continuing education (CE) credits from the American Association for Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close June 3, 2027.
Certified Personal and Family Finance Educator (CPFFE): This webinar is approved for 1.0 continuing education (CE) credits from the American Association for Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close June 3, 2027.
Certified Personal Finance Counselors (CPFC): This webinar is approved for 1.0 continuing education (CE) credits from The Center for Financial Certifications (FinCert.org). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close June 3, 2028.
Certified Family Life Educators (CFLE): This webinar is approved for 1.0 continuing education (CE) credits from the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close June 3, 2028.
Human Resource Professionals: This webinar is approved for 1.0 continuing education (CE) credit from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close July 31, 2026.
Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselors, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists: This webinar is approved for 1.0 continuing education (CE) credits from the University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work. Check with your state licensing agency for reciprocity and/or credit approval if licensed for other professions or in one of the following states: CO, FL, HI, IA, KS, KY, MI, NY, ND, OH, OK. Note: Eligibility for CE credit will close June 3, 2027.
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Details

Date: June 3, 2025
Time:
11:00 am EDT
Cost: Free
Event Category: Military Service and Family Life
Event Tags:webinar

How To Join

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More Info

Format: On-Demand Webinars
Continuing Education Credits Available: AAFCS
AFCPE
CCMC
CPFE
FINCERT
NCFR
SHRM
UTSW