This new Web section includes:

Questions and answers on exclusions, extensions, and other tax benefits available to members of the Armed Forces serving in a combat zone.

Publication 3, Armed Forces Tax Guide, covers the special tax situations of active members of the U.S. Armed Forces.

Several recent news releases and notices, including Tax Tip 2003-41, Reservists, New Enlistees May Get Deferral for Back Taxes; news release IR-2002-18, Tax Relief for Troops in Afghanistan Combat Zone; Notice 2002-17, Tax Relief for those Involved in Operation Enduring Freedom.

A special e-mail address for members of the U.S. Armed Forces, their spouses, authorized agents, or representatives can be used to notify the IRS about someone serving in a combat zone.