Active Duty Pay State Income Tax Deduction
Active duty service members stationed outside Ohio can deduct military pay from Ohio income tax.
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About this benefit
Eligibility
Active duty U.S. Armed Forces member stationed outside Ohio. Not required to pay Ohio school district income tax.
Covers
Full exclusion of military pay from state income tax.
How to apply
File Ohio IT 1040 with military pay deduction.
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Last checked 2026-05-04 against tax.ohio.gov. Always confirm current rates and rules with the Ohio state agency before applying.
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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 (up to ~$1,500/yr savings)
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~$785/yr (varies by county millage)
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