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Military Survivor Annuity State Tax Exemption

Survivor annuities from U.S. Armed Forces are exempt from Oklahoma state income tax.

Verified May 12, 2026againstoklahoma.gov

At a glance

Benefit type
Tax Benefits — Oklahoma
Who it's for
Survivors
VA rating needed
No rating requirement
Where it applies
Oklahoma
Last verified
May 12, 2026

What is Military Survivor Annuity State Tax Exemption?

Military Survivor Annuity State Tax Exemption is a Oklahoma tax benefits benefit for survivors. Survivor annuities from U.S. Armed Forces are exempt from Oklahoma state income tax.

Who qualifies

Survivors
  • Through veteran sponsor (any rating)
  • Oklahoma residency

How to apply

Apply through the official Oklahoma agency.

Open application

Who is eligible

Eligibility

Recipients of survivor annuities from a component of the U.S. Armed Forces. Oklahoma resident.

What Military Survivor Annuity State Tax Exemption covers

Covers

Full exemption of survivor annuities from Oklahoma state income tax.

How to apply for Military Survivor Annuity State Tax Exemption

How to apply

Claimed on Oklahoma state income tax return.

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Verified information & sources

Last verified: May 12, 2026

Official source: oklahoma.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 Military Survivor Annuity State Tax Exemption

Who qualifies for Military Survivor Annuity State Tax Exemption?▾
Military Survivor Annuity State Tax Exemption is for Survivors; Through veteran sponsor (any rating); oklahoma residency. See the eligibility details on this page and confirm with the official source before applying.
How do I apply for Military Survivor Annuity State Tax Exemption?▾
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 Military Survivor Annuity State Tax Exemption?▾
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 Oklahoma Tax Benefits

Military Retirement Pay State Income Tax Exemption

100% of military retirement pay is exempt from Oklahoma state income tax.

Varies by retirement pay (~$1,350/yr on $30k)

Active Duty Military Pay State Income Tax Exemption

100% of active duty military compensation is deductible from Oklahoma taxable income.

Full exclusion of military pay from state income tax

100% Disabled Veteran Property Tax Exemption

Full exemption from property taxes on the homestead for 100% permanently disabled veterans.

Full property tax exemption ($1,500-$2,500+/yr)

100% Disabled Veteran Sales Tax Exemption

Exemption from Oklahoma state sales tax on up to $25,000 in purchases per year for 100% disabled veterans.

Up to $1,125/yr in state sales tax savings (4.5% × $25,000); local taxes still apply

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