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Abolish The Employee Business Expense aka "The Boomer Tax Deduction" for Trident Submarine Sailors in the US Navy.

Created by R.M. on March 03, 2014

The FBM (Fleet Ballistic Missile) aka Boomer Deduction is for Navy sailors on a two crew submarine. The vessel IS the tax home for all these sailors. While one crew is assigned the other is displaced. This allows sailors to claim a deduction for any expenses related to "this displacement." Such as mileage for travel to a 'temporary' duty station called OCAB (The Off Crew Building) on base. 50% of meal expenses, housing, and utilities. All these claims are under The Form 2106 within Schedule A, as a miscellaneous itemized deduction.
1. No other Military Member has this deduction in any similar manner, to include those in combat zones!
2. These deducted expenses are provided by a TAX FREE allowance for Housing (BAH) and Food (COMRATS).
3. Where is the tax burden if no taxes are being paid?

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