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6 Additional States Give Military Retirees a Break on Their Taxes

March 18, 2023

Thanks to new laws that were passed, military retirement pay will now be exempt, or partially exempt, from state income taxes in six additional states.

Over 300,000 military retirees will benefit from the new laws and see extra money in their pockets.

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Here are the six states that decided to give military retirees a tax break:

  • New Mexico
  • Oklahoma
  • Rhode Island
  • South Carolina
  • Vermont
  • Virginia

Oklahoma, Rhode Island, and South Carolina announced that military retirement income will be fully tax free.

New Mexico, Vermont and Virginia have slightly different rules. Here they are, via Military.com:

  • New Mexico: Beginning in 2022, up to $10,000 of military retirement is tax free. That amount increases to $20,000 in 2023, and to $30,000 until at least 2026, according to a governor’s press release.
  • Vermont: Beginning in 2022, up to $10,000 in retirement income is tax free for those with a gross income less than $50,000 for single filers or $65,000 for joint filers, according to a state legislature press release.
  • Virginia: In 2022, up to $10,000 in retirement pay is tax free for retirees 55 and older. That amount increases by $10,000 each year until 2025, when up to $40,000 is deductible, according to a state assembly press release.

Six more states deciding to not tax military retirement income is a good move in the right direction, hopefully the remainder of US states will follow suit soon.

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Comments

  1. Jami says

    March 19, 2023 at 5:13 pm

    To bad it’s is only in the state level and does not include federal taxes as well. That would be a huge benefit. Oh well maybe someday.

  2. DD says

    March 19, 2023 at 9:19 am

    With Huckabee as Governor now I would like to see her do something with the Veterans taxes and to change the name of our Airport in Little Rock to something else other than the Clinton Airport!

  3. Michael says

    March 5, 2023 at 2:29 pm

    So many people moving to Idaho, hopefully they can help us out too.

  4. Paul flynn says

    February 10, 2023 at 2:39 pm

    I would love it if Tenn did the same. I’m retired Army/Navy of 22 years. Living close to Kentucky State line.

  5. Michael PATRICK says

    January 13, 2023 at 5:32 pm

    Since Veterans serve the entire country as well as their state they should be exempt from federal and state taxes especially if they are retired or disabled as a result of their service.

    • Jerryerry Brines says

      January 13, 2023 at 8:38 pm

      100% correct

      • Potenciano+Aquino+Jr says

        January 27, 2023 at 4:50 pm

        100% agree. I hope State of California follows…

        • Orlando says

          January 27, 2023 at 8:02 pm

          Yes that would be very nice if all California vets get tax free on their income, all vets should be on the same boat regardless where they live ,

      • James Frashier says

        January 27, 2023 at 4:55 pm

        100%

      • Iggy says

        March 5, 2023 at 11:55 am

        Amen!!

      • David says

        March 19, 2023 at 1:06 pm

        I agree. Retirement should be exempt from federal taxs to,

    • Jeanne says

      January 14, 2023 at 12:12 am

      Absolutely 100% agree with you!

      • Lou says

        March 6, 2023 at 6:04 am

        The political party that took away free medical as promised when I enlisted (1954) is striking again.

    • Lenwood Barksdale says

      January 14, 2023 at 2:03 am

      YES

    • Tye Quan says

      January 27, 2023 at 5:17 pm

      That’s too much of what “right” look like! You know how our gov’t is… Slow to react to soldiers / veterans benefits, but quick to take something away from you. Such a bass ackwards thing to do!!!

    • Iggy says

      March 5, 2023 at 11:53 am

      Amen!!

    • Wanda says

      March 5, 2023 at 11:57 am

      I totally agree

    • Dale says

      March 19, 2023 at 11:05 am

      Absolutely!! Seeing how we are bailing out the student loans. Least they could do….

  6. Lucinda+Miller says

    December 16, 2022 at 7:20 pm

    I support the No State Tax for every military Veteran. For those Veterans living in States which currently have no state tax for all then our Veterans should be awarded a break on their federal tax returns of an across the board amount of $17,500.00 per this year of 2022 on their Federal returns with an increase amount for 2023 of 8.7% and an increase percentage comparable to whatever the yearly increase amount awarded is. There should be no exceptions to this rule. Veterans put their lives on the line daily and it is time our government recognizes their contributions to this country. Why do we need donations for our injured? Let’s see our government step up for our people for a change!!!

    • Jeanne says

      January 14, 2023 at 12:16 am

      That comment is really well thought out and makes perfect sense and I 100% agree with you!

    • LL says

      January 28, 2023 at 4:59 am

      I agree 1,000,000 %

    • Bernard H. Remson says

      January 28, 2023 at 11:51 am

      AMAN

    • Joe says

      February 10, 2023 at 2:02 pm

      States don’t have any control over Federal Taxes. Only the Fed through tax legislation could agree to waive the federal tax for veterans. That isn’t likely to ever happen in our lifetime. It is also not feasible, however if it were the number of enlistees would probably quadruple.

    • Ken says

      February 10, 2023 at 7:51 pm

      That is a far better thing to do for all veterans than to suggest they apply for food stamps. What a disgusting thing to even think of for the brave men and women who have and are serving our country.

  7. DeLee Grimes says

    December 16, 2022 at 6:42 pm

    what’s happening Michigan why you so far behind in support for are veterans ?

    • Patrick walker says

      February 10, 2023 at 4:15 pm

      Michigan is property tax free for 100 % disabled veterans. There are no taxes on veterans disabled compensived

  8. Michael VanDorn says

    December 3, 2022 at 9:44 am

    Wish Iowa was generous with retired military and the laws governing a military veteran who gets divorced. If your Husband / wife is married to you at lease 10 years they are entitled to half of your retire pay. Also, the VA should offer Dental to retiree’s as well. I also want to thank all business and entertainment world for Veteran discounts.

  9. JC says

    December 3, 2022 at 7:00 am

    Illinois exempts 100% of military retirement pay. Plus 100% of property taxes are also exempt if your VA rating is at 70% or higher. Even my car tags are exempt. The only taxes Illinois gets out of me is sales taxes.

    • SG says

      December 31, 2022 at 6:40 am

      Wow that is great. All states should have the same benefits for military retirement pay and disabled Vets.

  10. Narcy D Rubio says

    December 2, 2022 at 11:53 pm

    I reside in the state of California, I’m also a disabled vet at 75%.
    Does the state of California exempt taxes from military retired disabled vets?
    Please let me know?

    • Scott says

      December 30, 2022 at 4:34 pm

      I haven’t heard of California governor doing anything for vets unless your in jail.

    • Jami R. says

      December 30, 2022 at 9:03 pm

      Yes you can. Property Tax https://www.boe.ca.gov/proptaxes/dv_exemption.htm

    • Lauren says

      December 31, 2022 at 4:25 am

      You can always Google that information as I Google so much. Virginia is finally giving us a tax break , not only on the retirement pay but on grocery taxes. Am fortunate that I don’t have to pay Personal property taxes on my car nor real estate taxes on my house as I am 100% service connected. I still have to pay Federal and State on my SSDI because I earn too much.
      Good luck

      Lauren M
      N Chesterfield Virginia

    • Carl Beck says

      February 10, 2023 at 3:11 pm

      California does not exempt taxes from military retired pay. You must be 100% to get property taxes reduced and 100% to have automobile registration exempted for one vehicle.

  11. Michael Thweatt says

    December 2, 2022 at 5:33 pm

    Why does to Fed Govt Tri Care nor VA have free Gym memberships for disabled/retired Veterans??? If you have Full Medicare you should be able to get the advertised Part C, D, F without having to get a supplemental plan, Is it not True the Federal Govt is paying the Insurance companies for those extra benefits????

  12. Steven A Mehl says

    November 19, 2022 at 12:25 pm

    I am now 67 years old and retired.
    A number of years ago I went to the DAV to send in a claim for my tinnitus. I was finally denied and became very disappointed. Now I have sleep apnea requiring me to use a bipap machine at night. I have also been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease with many very difficult symptoms relating to t
    Those issues. I am presently getting some services at our local VA Clinic. I have believed that my enlistment of 6 years from 1982 – 1988 although not involving active combat did impact the onset of my difficult medical problems. I spent 6 years as a tanker.. What should I do and expect. The VA Clinic here has helped me very much.
    Thank you and all others who have served for this country!

    • Bob says

      December 3, 2022 at 6:51 am

      Contact Veteran’s Guardian. There is a fee involved but these folks really know what they are doing

    • Beau Britton says

      December 30, 2022 at 10:14 pm

      The Parkinson’s is treated with Ritary. It is a carbodopa levodopa capsule. I’m taking 4 capsules every 6 hours during the day. It hasn’t helped a lot. There are some studies but not all agree. You need a movement disorder neurologist to accurately assess you. There are many drugs available so a visit may do you well. They with assess the 12 cranial nerves with a check for each nerve. It seems to only get worse, very unlikely it will get better. I’m 5 years in on the PK. It is ok in the am and gets worse until you sleep and produce dopamine. That is the feel good hormone. I with you good luck and a good doctor as well.

  13. Rick Baldrick says

    November 18, 2022 at 5:55 pm

    Every state should be tax exempt. I’m not retired or disabled vet but a vet!
    They deserve it for putting up their lives for us! Without those front liners or backup, I could have never survived without them.
    Thank you all!

    • Potenciano Aquino Jr says

      November 18, 2022 at 6:15 pm

      Every State should not Tax veterans on their military pensions…period!

    • Jun says

      December 2, 2022 at 4:53 pm

      AGREE!!! All states should Tax Exempt ALL Military Retirement Compensations.

  14. Randy L. Griffin, MSG, Retired says

    November 4, 2022 at 4:30 pm

    Senator Warnock in Georgia should push to end Georgia state tax….taxes are sucking up my retirement.

    • Nelson says

      December 3, 2022 at 8:55 am

      Vote Hershel walker ✌️

      • Billy Sims says

        December 3, 2022 at 10:11 am

        NO, he does not tell the truth, he has intercourse with a woman,
        she becomes pregnant and then pays for her to have an abortion, (it is her right to make the decision about her own health & body) however, for him to pay for the abortion then and he now says he never payed for the abortion is a HUGE trust problem. A person who does one thing and then later says he did not do it, is nothing but a LIER and should never be in any leader ship position for our country.
        We as a country are better than that.

        Do NOT Vote for Hershel Walker !!!

        • Bob Smith says

          January 13, 2023 at 6:23 pm

          well I guess you better go get Biden and kick him out of office. Probably most all of them. They can really tell some big lies.

        • Jerryerry Brines says

          January 13, 2023 at 8:37 pm

          I now believe 100% if a politician ‘s mouth is in motion, it’s a lie coming forth, we cannot as a nation trust any of them !
          And if a good person really cares about citizens and country dishonest politicians get them off the ballots, it happened in the last wo elections, and non of them give a shot what the population/ citizens need or want ,we have far to many traitorous people in office or kindling to get into office,

  15. Steve says

    October 22, 2022 at 8:23 am

    New Mexico is only exempting certain amounts for 3 years. After that it looks like they will start taxing Military Retiree pay again.
    This is from the press release: A three-year income tax exemption for armed forces retirees, starting at $10,000 of military retirement income in 2022 and rising to $30,000 of retirement income in tax year 2024.

    • Jerry says

      November 18, 2022 at 6:34 pm

      Ever notice that the states who mistreat veterans are run by Democrats?

  16. WIL LUCAS says

    October 21, 2022 at 3:20 pm

    I agree all states should give state and Fed Tax free to all veterans that served and protect this nation….the ultimate saceifice of a soldier can never return home. to their love ones.

    • Thomas Owens says

      November 18, 2022 at 5:48 pm

      I agree Will Lucas.

      • [email protected] says

        November 19, 2022 at 11:04 am

        Matthew Packard

  17. Clovis Hungate says

    October 7, 2022 at 4:16 pm

    I’m a retired vet and live in Arizona. Tax free status for vets should have been granted a long time ago. But hasn’t been. That would cover a very large number of. Military vets in Arizona .

    • Fredrick D. Reid says

      October 7, 2022 at 8:46 pm

      Greetings Clovis. I have NO sympathy for people with ‘self-inflicted’ wounds. What do I mean? Well, Sir. FIRST: With exception of the Presidential elections (we use the ‘Electoral College’ system), ALL of your elected officers from your Governor to your County/City Commission systems are voted in by the Democratic process aka the majority rules. You need to ‘GET OFF of YOUR A$$ and vote your (APPARENTLY), anti-veteran elected officials out-of-office. That’s what we did here in Kansas. It took a while, but it was well worth it. MOST politicians want to do is ‘STAY-IN-OFFICE”. Somebody (and that SOMEBODY can /should be ‘YOU?!), needs to start a ‘Grassroot ‘GET OUT AND VOTE/THEM OUT! coalition. This coalition should ideally consist of the various US armed forces veteran organizations (e.g the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), the Disabled Am.erican Veterans (DAV), etc), found in ALL of our fifty states and territories. Once the vets SELECT/ELECT their representatives from each of their (individual), organizations, schedule a town hall ‘Meet & Greet. Rent a neutral venue (e.g public library, local school auditorium, hotel conference center, etc), mail out professional RSVP invitations, and arrange for a light meal/refreshments w/ ‘social time’ (Tip: each US Armed Forces branch should have their OWN sign-in table (w/ US, State, and Branch Flags EVERYWHERE! Allow time for the vets to ‘Meeting and Greet’ (prior to the ‘Official’ start). Everything should be done VERY professionally. First impressions are very important. Let them know ‘YOU FOLKS’ Veterans are 1) SERIOUS about eliminating state taxes within your state. During YOUR ‘Q & A’ session ASK THE HARD QUESTIONS! Are Retired veterans residing in KS, NM, OK, VT, and RI, entitled to tax-free income, yet military Veterans in AZ are not? Let them know your UNITED & well-organized military Veterans group with the VOTING POWER of (provide YOUR elected officials with the total# of REGISTERED Veterans at THIS ‘Town Hall’), 2,450 voters (Give or Take 100/200 attendees either which way : ), plan on being a ‘Force-2-Be’ reckoned with from THAT day forward. TAKE NO PRISONERS, SIR! All elected officials, Respect & LISTEN’ to well-led, organized, and ‘Active’ voting groups. Remember, they want ALL of your potential votes present at YOUR event. Too EZ. Now ‘Git Ur Done!’ We DID in KS, RI, NM, OK,………. Stay (and Play), Safe.

  18. Henrietta says

    September 24, 2022 at 2:11 am

    Georgia is bad in recognizing people who served in the military. In fact in some facilities they seem to frown on them. I believe this is horrible. State Representatives should encourage and change no taxes on military pay here as well. Military Active and Retirees speak “Out” this is the only way to say we are displeased.

    • Douglas Kirkland says

      September 24, 2022 at 3:51 am

      https://www.legion.org/news/255765/georgia-now-friendlier-place-military-retiree

      On April 31, 2022, our great Governor of the State of Georgia, Brian Kemp, signed into law that $17,500 of military retirement pay is tax-exempt.

    • James says

      September 25, 2022 at 8:39 am

      You are absolutely correct veterans sacrifice their lives for this country therefore all States should give something back. Especially in States like Georgia and Florida where the governors are fighting to take away peoples rights and using Taxes Payers dollars to fund legal fees when teachers and first responders are low wage earners ,yet they sacrifice their lives everyday to protects Americans and educate them which is a vital part of our society.

      • Charles says

        October 7, 2022 at 3:58 pm

        Hey dude, I’m a vet military retired…in Florida they never tax us as there are no state income taxes for anyone…

      • Ken Mac says

        November 4, 2022 at 3:40 pm

        There is no income tax in Florida.

  19. Jan says

    September 23, 2022 at 9:23 pm

    And what about California? We have plenty of military installations and support. It’s just chopped liver?

    • Lars says

      October 7, 2022 at 3:49 pm

      Military retirees shun states with the highest taxes like Cali because a small break is nearly insignificant overall.

    • Jeff Hunt says

      October 7, 2022 at 6:36 pm

      Yes, Newsom, make California a sanctuary state for retired Vets. You make it a sanctuary state for everything else. How about something important and support for the right people for a change.

    • Margaret Chaplar says

      November 4, 2022 at 3:55 pm

      Unfortunately California is a thoroughly blue state and they will never allow this because that eats into their over inflated surplus.

  20. Steven says

    September 23, 2022 at 7:32 pm

    Wisconsin controlled by a corporate compliant Republican machine has never been a pro military state.

  21. Bert Mechem says

    September 23, 2022 at 3:25 pm

    It would also be fantastic if the state of Ohio would follow suit no taxed on military retirement!

  22. Patrick A lynch Sr says

    September 23, 2022 at 2:55 pm

    I would like to Maryland do something, may be retires will stop moving out of the state.

    • Bess says

      October 7, 2022 at 3:41 pm

      I totally agree.

  23. Janis says

    September 23, 2022 at 2:06 pm

    The way Texas says they support the military it would be nice to see it’s name on the list!

    • Rogelio Navarro says

      September 23, 2022 at 2:14 pm

      That would be awesome

    • Barbara Wells says

      September 23, 2022 at 2:46 pm

      Texas has no state tax for anybody

    • Doug says

      September 23, 2022 at 2:52 pm

      There is no State Income Tax already. U pay property tax unless U are rated permanent 100% disabled. By VA. Then it’s 0%.

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