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Ever wondered what each state offers as benefits to Veterans living there? Trying to decide on a move based on those benefits and overwhelmed with the research?
We did the research and broke this down by state to assist in the decision that is right for you, including reduction or exemption of State Taxes, Property Taxes, vehicle registration, education, and more!
Eligibility for some benefits may depend on residency, military component, and Veteran disability status. Most state offers include active service members, Veterans and their families.
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Alabama ~ https://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/State/Territory-Benefits/Alabama
GI Dependent scholarship program for defendants of Veterans.
Alabama offers the Alabama National Guard Education Assistance Program (ANGEAP) and tuition waivers for Purple Heart Medal recipients.
Veterans with 100% disability are eligible for property tax exemption for Primary, single-family homes to not exceed 160 acres.
Disability pay: Tax-free
Military income: Follows federal rules
Retired pay: Tax-free
Survivor Benefit Plan: Tax-free
Social Security: Tax-free
Alabama offers veteran and military distinctive license plates. Disabled veterans who own a vehicle paid for by the VA are exempt from license fees and ad valorem taxes, discounted fishing licenses and a disabled veteran special hunting license, education and tuition assistance and state employment hiring preference, and a retired military pistol permit.
Alaska ~ https://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/State/Territory-Benefits/Alaska
Veterans disabled 50% or more are entitled to a $150,000 tax exemption on their property taxes and this can transfer to the spouse of that veteran should the veteran pass away and the spouse is over the age of 60.
No state income tax. Legal residents are eligible for the Permanent Fund Dividend.
Alaska offers state employment preferences, education and tuition assistance, Veteran land purchase discounts, vehicle tags, as well as hunting and fishing license privileges.
Arizona ~ https://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/State/Territory-Benefits/Arizona
Arizona’s disabled veterans can claim a $3,000 tax exemption on property assessed at a value under $10,000. This also applies to widows and widowers the veteran may leave behind.
Military income: Tax-free
Retired pay: Tax-free
Survivor Benefit Plan: Same as retired pay
Social Security: Tax-free
Arizona offers tax and license fee exceptions, education and tuition assistance, vehicle license plates, state park benefits, as well as hunting and fishing license privileges.
Arkansas ~ https://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/State/Territory-Benefits/Arkansas
Veterans, along with their (unmarried) spouses and dependent children should the veteran pass away, are entitled to full exemption from property taxes if the veteran is blind, missing an eye or limb, or has 100% disability status.
Military income: Tax-free
Retired pay: Tax-free
Survivor Benefit Plan: Tax-free
Social Security: Tax-free
Veterans and their families may be eligible for tuition assistance, including the Military Dependents Scholarship, which waives tuition, fees, room, and board at public colleges, universities, and technical institutes in Arkansas.
Veterans may be eligible for discounted hunting and fishing licenses. Active-duty members stationed in Arkansas can get licenses at the resident rate.
100% permanently disabled Arkansas resident veterans may be eligible for half-price camping in most Arkansas State Parks.
Eligible veterans may receive a free disabled veteran license plate, and an additional plate for a fee of $4.
California ~ https://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/State/Territory-Benefits/California
Property Tax exemption: $4,000 exemption for all veterans, $134, 706 for disabled veterans, and up to $202,000 exemption for low income and disabled veterans.
Military income: Military pay is taxable if stationed in California
Retired pay: Follows federal tax rules
Survivor Benefit Plan: Follows federal tax rules
Social Security: Tax-free
California offers California Military Department GI Bill, education and tuition assistance, military and Veteran vehicle license plates, as well as hunting and fishing license privileges
Colorado ~ https://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/State/Territory-Benefits/Colorado
Veterans 65 years or older are qualified for 50% exemption on property taxes on the first $200,000 of value assessed on their property. Spouses of those who would qualify are also eligible, if the veteran passes away.
Military income: Tax-free if stationed outside the continental United States and you spend at least 305 days outside the U.S. during the tax year. Accompanying spouse is also eligible as long as they spend at least 305 days outside the U.S.
Retired pay: Military retirees under age 55 can exclude up to $15,000 of their retirement pay from their gross income; while all retirees ages 55-64 can exclude up to $20,000; and those 65 and over can exclude up to $24,000.
Survivor Benefit Plan: Same as retired pay
Social Security: Taxable
Colorado offers state employment preferences, education and tuition assistance, vehicle license plates, as well as hunting and fishing license privileges.
Connecticut ~ https://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/State/Territory-Benefits/Connecticut
Connecticut offers veterans who have served 90 days of wartime service a $1,500 exemption on property taxes.
Veterans who earn below a specific income can qualify for further exemptions, but you will need to contact a local tax authority to find out whether your specific situation qualifies.
Surviving spouses may also qualify, if their veteran had.
Military income: If you are stationed outside of the state, your military income is tax-free if you don't own a home in Connecticut or visit for more than 30 days.
Retired pay: Tax-free
Survivor Benefit Plan: Tax-free
Social Security: Taxable
Connecticut offers special benefits for Service members, Veterans and their Families including a Soldiers, Sailors' and Marines' Fund, state employment preferences, education and tuition assistance, vehicle tags, as well as hunting and fishing license privileges
Delaware ~ https://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/State/Territory-Benefits/Delaware
Delaware offers a yearly $3,000 pension to paraplegic veterans, paid in monthly installments. The state also offers a number of smaller benefits to veterans, but there is no statewide veteran property tax exemption.
Military income: Follows federal tax rules
Retired pay: Up to $12,500 of military retirement excluded for retirees under age 60
Survivor Benefit Plan: Same as retired pay
Social Security: Tax-free
Delaware offers benefits for Service members, Veterans, and their Families including state employment preferences and assistance, education and tuition assistance, special vehicle tags, Veteran's homes, burial benefits, hunting and fishing licenses
Florida ~ https://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/State/Territory-Benefits/Florida
Any veteran 10% or more disabled is entitled to up to $5,000 exemption on property taxes, and 100% disabled veterans receive full exemption.
No state income tax
Florida offers state employment preferences, education and tuition assistance, vehicle tags, as well as hunting and fishing license privileges
Georgia ~ https://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/State/Territory-Benefits/Georgia
100% disabled status Georgia veterans, as well as those who are otherwise unemployable despite not being 100% disabled, receive a property tax exemption of up to $77,307
Military income: Follows federal tax rules
Retired pay: $17,500 of military retirement income can be excluded for retirees younger than 62; and an additional $17,500 can be excluded for those with more than $17,500 of earned income in Georgia. All Georgia retirees ages 62 to 64 may exempt up to $35,000. Those 65 and older may claim an exemption of up to $65,000.
Survivor Benefit Plan: Same as retired pay
Social Security: Tax-free
Georgia offers state employment preferences, education and tuition assistance, free driver's licenses, vehicle tags, nursing home care for war Veterans, as well as hunting and fishing license privileges.
Hawaii ~ https://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/State/Territory-Benefits/Hawaii
100% disabled Hawaii veterans may receive tax exemptions on property taxes. However, this varies by island, so the Office of Veterans service recommends calling your local tax authority to see how much of an exemption you might qualify for.
Military income: Follows federal tax rules
Retired pay: Tax-free
Survivor Benefit Plan: Tax-free
Social Security: Tax-free
Hawaii offers Hawaii National Guard Tuition Scholarship Program, vehicle license plates, tax exemption on passenger cars, preference in state and county classified employment, as well as state Veterans cemetery benefits.
Idaho ~ https://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/State/Territory-Benefits/Idaho
Veterans who have 100% disabled status are eligible to reduce their property taxes by as much as $1,320 on their primary residence via a VA tax exemption.
Military income: Tax-free if stationed out of state
Retired pay: Tax-free for retirees over 65, disabled retirees over 62
Survivor Benefit Plan: Same as retired pay
Social Security: Tax-free
Idaho offers State Education Assistance Program, state park passes, vehicle license plates, as well as hunting and fishing license privileges.
Illinois ~ https://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/State/Territory-Benefits/Illinois
Returning Illinois veterans receive a $5,000 reduction in the assessed value of their homes, for tax purposes. In addition to this, disabled veterans over 30% but under 50% are eligible for a $2,500 homestead exemption
Veterans disabled over 50% and under 70% are eligible to a $,5000 exemption.
Veterans disabled over 70% may receive full exemption on their primary residence property taxes.
Military income: Tax-free
Retired pay: Tax-free
Survivor Benefit Plan: Tax-free
Social Security: Tax-free
Illinois offers exemptions for specially adapted housing and mobile homes, state employment preferences and assistance, education and tuition assistance, special vehicle tags, Veterans’ Homes, burial benefits, as well as hunting, fishing licenses and state park camping privileges.
Indiana ~ https://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/State/Territory-Benefits/Indiana
Does not provide property tax relief for Veterans or surviving spouses.
Military income: Up to a $5,000 deduction. Tax-free starting with 2024 taxes
Retired pay: Tax-free
Survivor Benefit Plan: Same as retired pay
Social Security: Tax-free
Indiana offers education and tuition assistance, special military vehicle tags, as well as hunting and fishing license and state park privileges.
Iowa ~ https://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/State/Territory-Benefits/Iowa
Does not provide property tax relief for Veterans or surviving spouses.
Military income: Tax-free
Retired pay: Tax-free
Survivor Benefit Plan: Tax-free
Social Security: Tax-free
Iowa offers employment assistance, War Orphans Tuition Assistance, special vehicle license plates, as well as hunting and fishing license benefits.
Kansas ~ https://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/State/Territory-Benefits/Kansas
Kansas veterans are eligible to receive a homestead refund if they are 50% disabled or more.
Military income: Follows federal tax rules, but recruitment and retention bonuses, money received from the services to repay student loans, and death benefits may be subtracted from the adjusted gross income.
Retired pay: Tax-free
Survivor Benefit Plan: Tax-free
Social Security: Taxable
Kansas offers Veterans and their Families including Service member emergency financial relief, Kansas Public Employees Retirement System military service credit, Kansas National Guard Educational Assistance Program, special vehicle license plates and Department of Wildlife and Parks benefits.
Kentucky ~ https://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/State/Territory-Benefits/Kentucky
Kentucky veterans who are over the age of 65 or are 100% disabled are eligible for a $39,300 exemption on their property taxes.
Military income: Tax-free
Retired pay: Up to $31,110 is tax-free. You may be able to exclude more in some situations.
Survivor Benefit Plan: Same as retired pay
Social Security: Tax-free
Kentucky offers state employment preference, education and tuition assistance, vehicle tags, as well as hunting and fishing license privileges.
Louisiana ~ https://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/State/Territory-Benefits/Louisiana
Veterans and their surviving spouses can benefit from a $150,000 exemption on the assessed value of their property if they have 100% disability status due to a service-related injury.
Military income: Beginning in 2022, up to $50,000 is tax-free if stationed out of state for 120 or more consecutive days.
Retired pay: Tax-free
Survivor Benefit Plan: Tax-free
Social Security: Tax-free
Louisiana offers state employment preferences, education and tuition assistance, vehicle tags, state park passes, as well as hunting and fishing license privileges.
Maine ~ https://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/State/Territory-Benefits/Maine
Veterans in Maine who served during wartime and are either 62 years old or older, have 100% disability status, or receive 100% disability benefits are eligible to receive $6000 in exemptions.
Paraplegic veterans who receive a grant for an adapted housing unit may receive $50,000 in exemptions.
Legally blind veterans receive a $4,000 exemption.
Military income: Military income earned out of state is tax-free
Retired pay: Tax-free
Survivor Benefit Plan: Tax-free
Social Security: Tax-free
Maine offers employment assistance, employment preference, tuition assistance, state parks and campground reduced fees, special vehicle license plates, as well as hunting and fishing privileges
Maryland ~ https://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/State/Territory-Benefits/Maryland
Maryland veterans with 100% disability are eligible for full property tax exemption.
They are also eligible to deduct the first $5,000 of retirement income from their Maryland taxes, with an increase to the first $15,000 for those age 55 or older.
Military income: If your total income is less than $30,000, you can deduct up to $15,000 of military pay if stationed outside the continental United States.
Retired pay: The first $12,500 is tax-free starting with the 2023 tax year. That amount increases to $20,000 for those 55 or older.
Survivor Benefit Plan: Same as retired pay
Social Security: Tax-free
Maryland offers education and tuition assistance, employment services, special military vehicle tags, as well as hunting and fishing license privileges.
Massachusetts ~ https://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/State/Territory-Benefits/Massachusetts
Veterans are entitled to a property tax exemption of:
$400 property tax exemption for 10% disabled status, or receiving a purple heart.
$750 in exemptions for injuries resulting in the loss of one hand, one foot, or one eye.
$1000 for 100% disability status
$1,250 in exemptions for the loss of both hands, both feet, one hand and one foot, or both eyes.
$1,500 for 100% disability status and has specially adapted housing.
Military income: Follows federal tax rules
Retired pay: Tax-free
Survivor Benefit Plan: Tax-free
Social Security: Tax-free
Massachusetts offers a bonus program, Veteran annuities, Veterans’ employment hiring preference, property tax exemptions, education and tuition assistance, vehicle tags, as well as hunting and fishing license privileges.
Michigan ~ https://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/State/Territory-Benefits/Michigan
Michigan veterans with 100% disability status are eligible to receive full disabled veteran property tax exemption.
Military income: Tax-free
Retired pay: Tax-free
Survivor Benefit Plan: Tax-free
Social Security: Tax-free
Michigan offers Michigan National Guard State Tuition Assistance Program, Michigan National Guard state retirement pay, employment assistance, civil service preference, special vehicle license plates, as well as hunting and fishing license benefits.
Minnesota ~ https://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/State/Territory-Benefits/Minnesota
Veterans with 100% disability status are eligible to receive a $300,000 devaluation in their home’s assessed value for property tax purposes, and those with 70% and above are eligible to receive $150,000 devaluation. This also passes on to spouses of deceased veterans.
Military income: Tax-free
Retired pay: Tax-free
Survivor Benefit Plan: Tax-free
Social Security: The maximum subtraction for 2023 taxes is $5,840 for married joint filers; $2,920 for married separate filers; and $4,560 for single and head-of-household filers.
Minnesota offers short term financial assistance for Veterans and surviving spouses, compensation for state active duty, special license plates, education benefits for Minnesota Veterans, service members and eligible family members.
Mississippi ~ https://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/State/Territory-Benefits/Mississippi
Veterans with 100% disability connected to service are eligible to receive exemption on all ad valorem taxes on the assessed value of their homesteads.
Military income: Follows federal tax rules
Retired pay: Tax-free
Survivor Benefit Plan: Tax-free
Social Security: Tax-free
Mississippi offers state employment preferences, education and tuition assistance, special military vehicle tags, as well as hunting and fishing license privileges.
Missouri ~ https://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/State/Territory-Benefits/Missouri
Missouri offers veterans tax credits for housing expenses. They depend on the value of the property or the price of rent, but the maximum is $750 in credits for renters, and $1,100 for homeowners.
Military income: Tax-free
Retired pay: Tax-free
Survivor Benefit Plan: Tax-free
Social Security: Taxable
Missouri offers state employment preferences, education and tuition assistance, special military license plates, as well as hunting and fishing license privileges.
Montana ~ https://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/State/Territory-Benefits/Montana
For veterans with a 100% disability status, Montana offers multiple levels of property tax exemption based on income tax brackets and filing status. A full chart describing these brackets is offered by the Montana Department of Revenue.
Military income: Tax-free
Retired pay: Starting in the 2024 tax year, residents who work in Montana may deduct up to 50% of military retirement or survivor pay for up to the first five years of meeting the eligibility requirements. For retirees in general, up to $5,060 is exempt if gross income is less than $42,140 for the 2023 tax year. Starting in the 2024 tax tear, taxpayers ages 65 and over will receive a $5,500 subtraction from their federal taxable income.
Survivor Benefit Plan: Follows federal tax rules
Social Security: Taxable
Montana offers Montana National Guard Tuition Waiver Program, education and tuition assistance, Veteran preference in hiring for public and private employment, vehicle license plates, as well as hunting and fishing license privileges.
Nebraska ~ https://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/State/Territory-Benefits/Nebraska
Nebraska offers different property tax exemptions for veterans at different levels of disability. The amount from which a veteran is exempt is also variable based on the veteran’s income and filing status. More information is available through the Nebraska Department of Revenue.
Military income: Follows federal tax rules
Retired pay: Tax-free
Survivor Benefit Plan: Follows federal tax rules
Social Security: Taxable
Nebraska offers Nebraska Veterans Aid Fund, homestead property tax exemptions, tuition assistance for Service members, Veterans and dependents, special vehicle license plates, as well as hunting and fishing licenses.
Nevada ~ https://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/State/Territory-Benefits/Nevada
In Nevada, there is a standard veteran tax exemption that may be put toward their property taxes or vehicle taxes. The amount of the exemption varies dependent on county and income, so be sure to call your local tax authority to see how much of an exemption you qualify for. Disabled veterans above 60% disability status are also eligible for an additional exemption.
No state income tax.
Nevada offers state employment preferences, education and tuition assistance, state Veterans cemeteries, as well as hunting and fishing license privileges.
New Hampshire ~ https://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/State/Territory-Benefits/New-Hampshire
100% disabled status veterans in New Hampshire and their surviving spouses are exempt from all property taxes. Certain other veterans are eligible to a minimum $51 tax credit, and municipalities may increase this amount up to $751.
No income tax -- tax on interest and dividends only.
New Hampshire offers war bonuses, state employment preferences, education and tuition assistance, special vehicle license plates, parking privileges, state park admission benefits, as well as hunting and fishing license benefits.
New Jersey ~ https://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/State/Territory-Benefits/New-Jersey
New Jersey veterans subject to 100% disability during a New Jersey Legislature determined wartime service period may receive up to full veteran property tax exemption. Veterans also qualify for a one-time $3,000 income tax deduction in the year they are discharged from active service.
Military income: Taxable, except combat pay for tax year 2021 and later
Veteran deduction: Honorably discharged veterans qualify for a one-time $6,000 tax deduction in the year they are discharged from active duty.
Retired pay: Tax-free
Survivor Benefit Plan: Tax-free
Social Security: Tax-free
New Jersey offers state employment preferences, education and tuition assistance, vehicle tags, New Jersey Military Service Medals, burial benefits, free state park admission, free private beach facilities, as well as hunting and fishing license privileges.
New Mexico ~ https://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/State/Territory-Benefits/New-Mexico
100% disability status veterans who are legal residents of New Mexico are eligible to 100% exemption on property taxes on their primary residence.
Military income: Tax-free
Retired pay: Follows federal tax rules
Survivor Benefit Plan: Up to $30,000 is tax-free starting in the 2024 tax year.
Social Security: Same as retired pay
New Mexico offers New Mexico National Guard Tuition Scholarship Program, education and tuition assistance, vehicle tags, as well as hunting and fishing license privileges.
New York ~ https://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/State/Territory-Benefits/New-York
Veteran status, disability status, what war the veteran served in, and the specific county or municipality where the veteran resides, all determine what exemptions apply. If you live in New York, be sure to check your town’s specific exemptions.
Military income: Tax-free if you: 1) did not maintain any permanent home in New York; 2) maintained a permanent home outside New York during the entire year (barracks, bachelor officers' quarters or shipboard don't qualify); 3) spent less than 30 days in New York during the tax year. It also is tax-free if you were in a foreign country for at least 450 days during any period of 548 consecutive days.
Retired pay: Tax-free
Survivor Benefit Plan: Tax-free
Social Security: Tax-free
New York offers New York National Guard tuition assistance, Veteran and dependent education assistance, compensation for state active duty, employment assistance, civil service preference, special vehicle license plates, hunting, fishing license benefits and New York State Parks privileges.
North Carolina ~ https://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/State/Territory-Benefits/North-Carolina
Veterans with 100% disability status, or have been deemed unemployable by the VA, are eligible to receive veteran property tax exemption on the first $45,000 of appraised property value.
Military income: Follows federal tax rules
Retired pay: Tax-free
Survivor Benefit Plan: Same as retired pay
Social Security: Tax-free
North Carolina offers state employment preferences, education and tuition assistance, vehicle tags, as well as hunting and fishing license privileges.
North Dakota ~ https://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/State/Territory-Benefits/North-Dakota
North Dakota Veterans with 50% disability status or higher are eligible to receive a property tax exemption on the first $120,000 of the assessed value of their homestead.
Military income: Tax-free starting with the 2023 tax year
Retired pay: Tax-free
Survivor Benefit Plan: Tax-free
Social Security: Tax-free
North Dakota offers state educational benefits, property tax exemptions for the disabled and Veteran's preference in public employment. They also administer a Veterans aid loan program, grant program, and a Veterans transportation program.
Ohio ~ https://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/State/Territory-Benefits/Ohio
100% disability status Ohio veterans are eligible to receive property tax exemptions on the first $50,000 of the assessed value of their primary residence.
Military income: Tax-free if stationed outside Ohio
Retired pay: Tax-free
Survivor Benefit Plan: Tax-free
Social Security: Tax-free
Ohio offers Veterans' burial benefits, employment assistance, public employment preference, compensation for state active duty, Ohio War Orphans and Severely Disabled Veterans Scholarship Program, special vehicle license plates, as well as hunting, fishing license and state park privileges.
Oklahoma ~ https://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/State/Territory-Benefits/Oklahoma
Oklahoma veterans with 100% disability status (as well as surviving spouses) are eligible to receive full disabled veteran property tax exemptions.
Military income: Tax-free
Retired pay: Beginning in 2022, retirement pay is tax-free.
Survivor Benefit Plan: Same as retired pay
Social Security: Tax-free
Oklahoma offers employment assistance, Veteran's employment preference, tuition assistance, special vehicle license plates, as well as free or reduced prices for hunting and fishing privileges.
Oregon ~ https://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/State/Territory-Benefits/Oregon
Oregon veterans who are 40% or more disabled or their surviving spouses are eligible for a $22,028 or $26,435 exemption on their property taxes. This amount increases 3% yearly.
Military income: All active duty pay earned out of state is tax-free. Up to $6,000 of active-duty pay earned in Oregon is also tax-free.
Retired pay: If you had military service before Oct. 1, 1991, you may be able to deduct a portion of your retirement pay. If you didn't have military or federal service prior to Oct. 1, 1991, your military retirement is taxed normally.
Survivor Benefit Plan: Same as retired pay
Social Security: Tax-free
Oregon offers state employment preferences, education and tuition assistance, vehicle tags, Oregon Parks and Recreation Special Access Pass for Veterans and service members, as well as hunting and fishing license privileges.
Pennsylvania ~ https://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/State/Territory-Benefits/Pennsylvania
Veterans earning under $92, 594 who are 100% disabled are eligible for full property tax exemption.
Military income: Tax-free if stationed out of state
Retired pay: Tax-free
Survivor Benefit Plan: Tax-free
Social Security: Tax-free
Pennsylvania offers Veteran’s emergency assistance, educational assistance, Veteran’s employment assistance, blind Veteran’s pension, paralyzed Veterans' pension, civil service hiring preference, special vehicle license plates, as well as hunting and fishing licenses.
Rhode Island ~ https://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/State/Territory-Benefits/Rhode-Island
Veterans in Rhode Island may qualify for a number of different property tax exemptions. These exemptions vary by both the county and on the specific veteran disability status, as well as filing status.
A full explanation of these conditions is available via the Rhode Island Department of Revenue.
Military income: Follows federal tax rules
Retired pay: Effective in 2023, military retirement is tax-free
Survivor Benefit Plan: Same as retired pay
Social Security: Taxable
Rhode Island employment preference, education assistance and scholarships as well as special vehicle license plates.
South Carolina ~ https://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/State/Territory-Benefits/South-Carolina
100% disabled veterans and persons over the age of 65 are eligible for property tax exemptions as determined by the state assembly.
The South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs instructs those seeking such benefits to contact their local tax authority for more details on their specific situation.
Military income: Active duty pay is taxable. Reserve or National Guard drill pay is not taxable.
Retired pay: Effective in 2022, military retirement is tax-free.
Survivor Benefit Plan: Same as retired pay
Social Security: Tax-free
South Carolina offers state employment preference, education and tuition assistance, vehicle tags, as well as hunting and fishing license privileges.
South Dakota ~ https://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/State/Territory-Benefits/South-Dakota
Veterans with a 100% service-related disability status are eligible to receive $150,000 in exemptions on property which the veteran owns and occupies.
Paraplegic veterans are eligible for full exemption from property taxes.
No state income tax
South Dakota offers compensation for state active duty, education assistance, license plates, hunting and fishing benefits and free or reduced fees at South Dakota State Parks.
Tennessee ~ https://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/State/Territory-Benefits/Tennessee
Tennessee veterans are eligible for a maximum veteran tax exemption of $175,000.
Veterans must be 100% disability status due to time as a prisoner of war, have loss of two or more limbs, paraplegic, or legally blind.
Tennessee has no income tax, but it does have a tax on interest and dividends.
Tennessee offers including Veteran’s employment preference, county motor vehicle tax relief, special vehicle license plates, burial in Tennessee's State Veterans Cemeteries, as well as lifetime hunting and fishing licenses and State Park privileges.
Texas ~ https://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/State/Territory-Benefits/Texas
Veterans in Texas enjoy exemption from property taxes at the following rates determined by TexVet:
· 10% – 29%: $5,000
· 30% – 49%: $7,500
· 50% – 69%: $10,000
· 70% – 100%: $12,000
No state income tax
·Txas offers Veterans Land Board loan programs, Texas National Guard Tuition Scholarship Program, Veteran’s employment preference, vehicle license plates, as well as hunting and fishing license benefits.
Utah ~ https://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/State/Territory-Benefits/Utah
Utah veterans over 10% disability status are exempt from property taxes up to $266,670 based on level of disability and income.
Military income: Follows federal tax rules
Retired pay: A non-refundable credit of 4.65% of retired pay offsets the Utah tax on that income.
Survivor Benefit Plan: A non-refundable credit of 4.65% of survivor's benefits offsets the Utah tax on that income.
Social Security: Taxable
Utah offers Veterans’ hiring preference, state education and tuition assistance, free admission to state parks, vehicle license plates, as well as hunting and fishing license privileges.
Vermont ~ https://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/State/Territory-Benefits/Vermont
Veterans with a disability status of 50% or above are eligible for a veteran property tax exemption with a state-mandated minimum of $10,000. The total value of the exemption varies by municipality, so be sure to contact your local tax authority for more details.
Military income: Active duty military pay earned outside Vermont is tax-free.
Retired pay: 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.
Survivor Benefit Plan: Follows federal tax rules
Social Security: Taxable
Vermont offers state employment preferences, education and tuition assistance, vehicle tags, as well as hunting and fishing license privileges.
Virginia ~ https://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/State/Territory-Benefits/Virginia
Veterans with 100% disability status may receive property tax exemption based on income level. Contact your local tax authority to find out what exemptions your income level qualifies you for.
Military income: Up to $15,000 of military basic pay received during the taxable year may be exempted from Virginia income tax. For every $1 of income over $15,000, the maximum subtraction is reduced by $1. For example, if your basic pay is $16,000, you are entitled to deduct only $14,000. You are not eligible for the subtraction if your military basic pay is $30,000 or more. For Virginia National Guard, up to 39 calendar days of service or $3,000 (whichever is less) may be deducted from your income when filing. This deduction is only available for O-3 and below.
Retired pay: A $20,000 exemption in the 2023 tax year; $30,000 in 2024, with the age requirement expiring in this tax year; and $40,000 in 2025 and beyond.
Survivor Benefit Plan: Same as retired pay.
Social Security: Tax-free
Virginia offers education and tuition assistance, employment assistance, vehicle tags, as well as hunting and fishing license privileges.
Washington (state) ~ https://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/State/Territory-Benefits/Washington
Veterans with a disability status and surviving spouses may qualify for partial property tax exemption dependent on income levels. Contact your local tax authority to find out what exemptions your income level qualifies you for.
No state income tax
Washington State offers state employment preferences, education and tuition assistance, vehicle tags, as well as hunting and fishing license privileges.
Washington DC ~ https://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/State/Territory-Benefits/District-of-Columbia
Veterans in the nation’s Capital who are disabled or 65 years of age or older qualify for up to 50% relief in veteran tax exemption on property.
Disabled folks in general benefit from an exemption of $74,850 from the Homestead/Senior Citizen Deduction.
Military income: Follows federal tax rules
Retired pay: Follows federal tax rules
Survivor Benefit Plan: Follows federal tax rules
Social Security: Tax-free
Washington, D.C. offers government employment preferences, education, and tuition assistance as well as military vehicle tags.
West Virginia ~ https://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/State/Territory-Benefits/West-Virginia
Veterans with 100% disability status may be exempt from property taxes. Full details on qualifying conditions are listed by the West Virginia Legislature.
Military income: Tax-free if the service member maintained a physical presence in the state for less than 30 days
Retired pay: Tax-free
Survivor Benefit Plan: Tax-free
Social Security: Taxable
West Virginia offers state employment preferences, education and tuition assistance, special vehicle tags, as well as hunting and fishing license privileges.
Wisconsin ~ https://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/State/Territory-Benefits/Wisconsin
Wisconsin veterans with 100% disability rating may receive partial disabled veteran property tax exemptions. Contact the County Veteran Service Officers of Wisconsin for more details on how property tax exemptions for veterans operate in your county.
Military income: Follows federal tax rules
Retired pay: Tax-free
Survivor Benefit Plan: Tax-free
Social Security: Tax-free
Wisconsin offers the Wisconsin G.I. Bill education benefit, state employment Veterans hiring preference, Veteran Job Retraining Grants, special vehicle license plates, as well as hunting and fishing license benefits.
Wyoming ~ https://myarmybenefits.us.army.mil/Benefit-Library/State/Territory-Benefits/Wyoming
Veterans who served during a period of war or armed conflict and have lived in Wyoming for three or more years are eligible for a $3,000 reduction in the assessed value of their property for property tax purposes.
No state income tax
Wyoming offers state Veteran Service Officer assistance, Military Assistance Trust Fund, Veterans’ preference in employment, employment and training services, unemployment benefits, special vehicle license plates, education benefits, hunting and fishing license benefits and state park privileges.
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