Allowances

DoD Releases 2026 BAH Rates: 4.2% Average Increase WASHINGTON — The Department of Defense has officially released Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rates for 2026,...

2026 BAS Rates: What Service Members Will Receive for Food Allowance The Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS) is a non-taxable allowance designed to offset the...

2026 BAH Rates: 4.2% Average Increase for Military Housing The Department of Defense has released the 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rates, with service...

What Is Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS)? Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS) is a monthly food allowance paid to military service members to offset the...

Understanding BAH Rate Changes for 2025 Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) is one of the largest components of military compensation, providing service members with a...

What Is BAS Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS) offsets food costs for service members. Unlike BAH, BAS rates are the same everywhere regardless of location....

Understanding BAH Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) helps service members cover housing costs when government quarters aren’t available. BAH rates vary by location, pay grade,...

Per Diem Mastery: How to Pocket $5,000-$15,000 Tax-Free on TDY Temporary Duty (TDY) assignments pay per diem to cover meals and incidental expenses while you’re...

How to Maximize Your BAH: Hidden Allowance Secrets Worth $10K+ Basic Allowance for Housing is probably the most misunderstood part of military pay. Most people...