Event offers financial experts knowledge, resources to better aid service members
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and OneOp will host a free webinar, “2026 Tax Updates: What Service Providers Need to Know,” on Feb. 3 from 10-11:30 a.m.
This webinar is designed to equip service providers and financial counselors with the knowledge needed to better support the military community in tax preparation.
There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. Once registered, an email will be sent with connection information.
The presenter is Susan Mitchell, executive director of the Armed Forces Tax Council and tax counsel in the Department of Defense Office of the General Counsel.
Webinar learning objectives
Participants will learn when military pay and benefits are taxable or non-taxable, explore key tax advantages available to service members and their families, and review important tax law updates taking effect in 2026.
Following the webinar, participants will be able to:
- Describe the tax benefits available to eligible service members and their families.
- Explain key 2026 tax law updates that apply to most taxpayers, including military service members and families.
- Recognize how MilTax and Military OneSource tax professionals can support service members.
Continuing education credits available
OneOp certificates of attendance are available for those interested in additional documentation of professional development activities.
One-and-a-half continuing education credits are available in the following areas:
- Accredited financial counselors, Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education.
- Certified personal finance counselors, The Center for Financial Certifications.
- Certified in family and consumer sciences, American Association for Family and Consumer Sciences.
- Certified personal and family finance educator, American Association for Family and Consumer Sciences.
- Certified family life educators, National Council on Family Relations.
For more information about the webinar, contact Rachel Brauner, AgriLife Extension program specialist for Family and Community Health, Bryan-College Station, at rachel.brauner@ag.tamu.edu or 979-321-5021.
