Medal of Honor Recipient Full Income Tax Exemption
Complete exemption of all military retirement income from Virginia state income tax for Medal of Honor recipients.
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Tax Benefits — Virginia
- Who it's for
- Veterans
- VA rating needed
- No rating requirement
- Estimated value
- Full exemption of military retirement income
- Where it applies
- Virginia
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is Medal of Honor Recipient Full Income Tax Exemption?
Medal of Honor Recipient Full Income Tax Exemption is a Virginia tax benefits benefit for veterans. Complete exemption of all military retirement income from Virginia state income tax for Medal of Honor recipients. The listed value is Full exemption of military retirement income.
Who qualifies
- Available to any veteran
- Virginia residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
Medal of Honor recipient receiving military retired pay. Does NOT extend to surviving spouse.
What Medal of Honor Recipient Full Income Tax Exemption covers
Covers
Complete exemption of all military retirement income from Virginia state income tax (no cap). Value depends on retirement pay amount.
How to apply for Medal of Honor Recipient Full Income Tax Exemption
How to apply
Claimed on Virginia state income tax return.
Verified information & sources
Last verified: May 12, 2026
Official source: tax.virginia.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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Other Virginia Tax Benefits
Military Retirement Pay Income Tax Subtraction
Subtract up to $40,000 of military retirement income from Virginia taxable income.
Up to $2,300/yr tax savings
Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) Income Tax Subtraction
Subtract up to $40,000 of SBP annuity income from Virginia taxable income.
Up to $2,300/yr tax savings
VA Disability Compensation State Tax Exemption
VA disability payments, pension payments, and survivors benefits are fully excluded from Virginia taxable income.
Varies (full federal/state exclusion of VA comp/pension/DIC)
Surviving Spouse Property Tax Exemption (Died in Line of Duty)
Full real property tax exemption for unremarried surviving spouses of service members who died in the line of duty.
$1,000-$10,000+/yr depending on locality
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