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Active Duty Pay State Income Tax Deduction

Active duty service members stationed outside Ohio can deduct military pay from Ohio income tax.

Verified May 12, 2026againsttax.ohio.gov

At a glance

Benefit type
Tax Benefits — Ohio
Who it's for
Active Duty
VA rating needed
No rating requirement
Estimated value
Full exclusion of military pay from state income tax
Where it applies
Ohio
Last verified
May 12, 2026

What is Active Duty Pay State Income Tax Deduction?

Active Duty Pay State Income Tax Deduction is a Ohio tax benefits benefit for active duty. Active duty service members stationed outside Ohio can deduct military pay from Ohio income tax. The listed value is Full exclusion of military pay from state income tax.

Who qualifies

Active Duty
  • Through veteran sponsor (any rating)
  • Ohio residency

How to apply

Apply through the official Ohio agency.

Open application

Who is eligible

Eligibility

Active duty U.S. Armed Forces member stationed outside Ohio. Not required to pay Ohio school district income tax.

What Active Duty Pay State Income Tax Deduction covers

Covers

Full exclusion of military pay from state income tax.

How to apply for Active Duty Pay State Income Tax Deduction

How to apply

File Ohio IT 1040 with military pay deduction.

Open applicationVerify at official source

Verified information & sources

Last verified: May 12, 2026

Official source: tax.ohio.gov

Compiled and fact-checked against the official source linked above. Benefit rules and dollar amounts change over time — always confirm current details at the official source before applying. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) is a free, accredited advocate who can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.

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Frequently asked questions about Active Duty Pay State Income Tax Deduction

Who qualifies for Active Duty Pay State Income Tax Deduction?▾
Active Duty Pay State Income Tax Deduction is for Active Duty; Through veteran sponsor (any rating); ohio residency. See the eligibility details on this page and confirm with the official source before applying.
How much is Active Duty Pay State Income Tax Deduction worth?▾
The listed value is Full exclusion of military pay from state income tax. Amounts can change — confirm the current figure at the official source linked on this page.
How do I apply for Active Duty Pay State Income Tax Deduction?▾
Apply through the official source linked on this page. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
Where can I verify Active Duty Pay State Income Tax Deduction?▾
Benefit rules and dollar amounts change, so always confirm current details at the official source linked on this page. A free, accredited county or state Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can also verify your eligibility and help you apply.

Other Ohio Tax Benefits

Military Retirement Pay State Income Tax Exemption

Full exemption of military retirement pay and SBP payments from Ohio state income tax.

Varies by retirement pay (~$825/yr savings on $30K at 2.75%)

100% Disabled Veteran Homestead Exemption (Partial Property Tax Reduction)

Reduces taxable market value of a disabled veteran's home by $58,000 for tax year 2026 (annually adjusted for inflation per HB 33).

~$870/yr (varies by county millage)

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