Utah Veteran Benefits

Nonrefundable state income tax credit equal to 4.5% of federally taxable military retirement pay, effectively eliminating Utah tax on it.

4.5% of retirement pay

Nonrefundable tax credit (code AA on TC-40A) for survivor benefits paid due to a service member's death on active duty, or a reserve member's service-connected death during inactive duty training.

Property tax exemption on up to $535,459 of taxable value for veterans with 10%+ service-connected disability, prorated by disability percentage.

Up to $535,459 exempt (proportional)

Exemption from sales tax on one vehicle purchase for veterans with 100% VA service-connected disability.

$1,800-$2,580 on $30,000 vehicle

$2,500 grant toward home purchase in Utah for veterans separated within 5 years and current service members (Active Duty, Reserve, or Guard).

$2,500

Tuition waiver at all Utah public institutions of higher learning, usable toward a degree up to and including a Master's degree.

$36,000-$50,000+ over full degree

Supplemental state grant covering tuition, fees, and books for veterans whose federal VA education benefits have been exhausted or are unavailable.

$9,000-$10,000

Tuition waiver at Utah state schools for surviving dependents of service members killed in action on or after September 11, 2001.

Up to $7,000 in state tuition assistance for accredited post-secondary schools and some certificate programs for active UT National Guard members.

Up to $7,000

5 points (or 5% of the total possible score, whichever is greater) added for veterans; 10 points (or 10%) for disabled veterans and Purple Heart recipients.

Allows eligible veterans to be hired with a 6-month on-the-job examination period in lieu of the competitive hiring process.

Exemption from automobile, registration, plate, and uninsured motorist fees for Purple Heart recipients.

Multiple veteran license plates including Purple Heart, POW, Disabled Veteran, National Guard, branch-specific (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard), and Combat Theater plates.

Free day-use admission to Utah state parks for the qualified veteran and up to 7 guests in the same private vehicle.

$75-$100/year

Discounted or free hunting and fishing licenses for UT resident veterans with 20%+ service-connected disability.

$12-$38/year savings or free

State-operated burial ground at 17111 South Camp Williams Road in Bluffdale. Veteran burials are free; a small fee applies for eligible spouses and dependent children.

Pro bono legal referral program connecting veterans and service members with volunteer attorneys for civil legal matters.