Military Retirement Pay Income Tax Subtraction
Subtract up to $40,000 of military retirement income from Virginia taxable income.
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About this benefit
Eligibility
Any military retiree receiving retirement income from the U.S. Armed Forces. No age requirement (as of tax year 2024). Virginia resident filing state taxes. TSP distributions do NOT qualify; only direct military retired pay.
Covers
Subtract up to $40,000 for tax year 2025 and later. At Virginia's top marginal rate of 5.75%, this is worth up to $2,300 in annual tax savings.
How to apply
Claimed on Virginia state income tax return.
Verified against official source
Last checked 2026-04-30 against www.tax.virginia.gov. Always confirm current rates and rules with the Virginia state agency before applying.
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