Scott and Mary Johnson are married and have a 10 year old son who lived with Scott all year. Mary was deployed to a designated combat zone on December 2, 2023. Her last day in the combat zone is

scheduled for July 7, 2024. Mary's Form W-2 shows:

o Box 1 = $12,000 o Box 12a = $21,500, Code Q

Scott's Form W-2 shows $21,750 in Box 1. This is his only income. Scott, Mary, and their son are all U.S. citizens and have valid Social Security numbers. The entire family

lives in the U.S.

  Scott and Mary should count her combat pay to increase their Earned Income Credit.

 

 How much time does Scott and Mary get to file their tax return after being away in the combat zone?