Boot Camp Questions + Allowed to bring

[Just4Kixs]

Originally Posted by Haasino

2.). You will not be taxed unless you get stationed in California. Active duty military stationed outside the state don't get taxed... nor do they have to file a state tax return.

I was re-visiting fórums about tax exemptions and how this goes into play and was wondering where you got this source? Is this just for California? Other states follow a similar rule if you're not stationed in your home state (where you enlisted)?
Also, how would we be able to apply for state tax exemption? Would they cover this with various state forms in boot camp for us to fill out?

[Haasino]

Originally Posted by Just4Kixs

I was re-visiting fórums about tax exemptions and how this goes into play and was wondering where you got this source? Is this just for California? Other states follow a similar rule if you're not stationed in your home state (where you enlisted)?
Also, how would we be able to apply for state tax exemption? Would they cover this with various state forms in boot camp for us to fill out?

I was a CA resident stationed in IL and FL, and I didn't have to pay CA state taxes. Now I'm a WA resident stationed in WA, and I still don't have to pay state taxes. DFAS knows the rules, and if they see that you're not stationed in CA, they won't set up your pay to be taxed.

[LT Guppy]

I want to say there are about 20 states that won't charge you state taxes (Arizona is another one). Like Haasino mentioned, DFAS will have the list (I ink it's on their website)

[blacktemplar]

Can I bring my own razor to boot?

[BonzerAsp]

Originally Posted by blacktemplar

Can I bring my own razor to boot?

Not that I know of. They supply you with a pretty good one in my opinion

[Matt]

Originally Posted by blacktemplar

Can I bring my own razor to boot?

Honestly you can bring anything you want to boot, they really don't check what you bring in during night of arrival. You should see some of the things an 800 division will bring into bootcamp... just make sure whatever it is will fit in your AB drawer.

[Auridan]

Originally Posted by Matt

Honestly you can bring anything you want to boot, they really don't check what you bring in during night of arrival. You should see some of the things an 800 division will bring into bootcamp... just make sure whatever it is will fit in your AB drawer.

Don't do it. Someone will eventually notice your razor doesn't match everyone else's, you'll be found out, and you will suffer for one of the stupidest reasons I've ever heard.

I was issued a Mach 5, which as multi-blade razors go is pretty much top of the line. (I preferred a Mach 3 for value and ease of cleaning, until I switched to an old-school safety razor.) But for the very short time you're there, the 5 will serve perfectly well, and you can throw it away the minute you leave RTC if you like.

[Matt]

Originally Posted by Auridan

Don't do it. Someone will eventually notice your razor doesn't match everyone else's, you'll be found out, and you will suffer for one of the stupidest reasons I've ever heard.

I was issued a Mach 5, which as multi-blade razors go is pretty much top of the line. (I preferred a Mach 3 for value and ease of cleaning, until I switched to an old-school safety razor.) But for the very short time you're there, the 5 will serve perfectly well, and you can throw it away the minute you leave RTC if you like.

It doesn't have to match everyone elses, does it? When I was there we all bought different stuff the first time we went to the NEX anyways... guys bought boxers to wear instead of skivvies and all sorts of stuff (new toothpaste! new razors! new shampoo! new soap! etc...) and the rdc's didn't care at all.

[Haasino]

Originally Posted by Guppy

I want to say there are about 20 states that won't charge you state taxes (Arizona is another one). Like Haasino mentioned, DFAS will have the list (I ink it's on their website)

Yup, Florida is one as well... a lot of guys changed residency to FL while I was at VP-30. The automation can be a pain in the ass though too... I went to SERE in San Diego on my way from VP-30 to my current command, so technically I had two week PCS orders in CA. I was taxed for about 3 months afterward until we could re certify that I was not longer stationed in CA.

[Just4Kixs]

Thanks for the info!!