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.
State BenefitVirginiaTax Benefits
Verified September 30, 2026 against tax.virginia.gov
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
- September 30, 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
- Veterans
- 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
- September 30, 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.
How VetUnlock verifies benefitsFrequently asked questions about Medal of Honor Recipient Full Income Tax Exemption
Who qualifies for Medal of Honor Recipient Full Income Tax Exemption?
Medal of Honor Recipient Full Income Tax Exemption is for Veterans; available to any veteran; virginia residency. See the eligibility details on this page and confirm with the official source before applying.
How much is Medal of Honor Recipient Full Income Tax Exemption worth?
The listed value is Full exemption of military retirement income. Amounts can change — confirm the current figure at the official source linked on this page.
How do I apply for Medal of Honor Recipient Full Income 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 Medal of Honor Recipient Full Income 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 Virginia Tax Benefits
- Military Retirement Pay Income Tax SubtractionUp to $2,300/yr tax savingsSubtract up to $40,000 of military retirement income from Virginia taxable income.
- Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) Income Tax SubtractionUp to $2,300/yr tax savingsSubtract up to $40,000 of SBP annuity income from Virginia taxable income.
- VA Disability Compensation State Tax ExemptionVaries (full federal/state exclusion of VA comp/pension/DIC)VA disability payments, pension payments, and survivors benefits are fully excluded from Virginia taxable income.
- Surviving Spouse Property Tax Exemption (Died in Line of Duty)$1,000-$10,000+/yr depending on localityFull real property tax exemption for unremarried surviving spouses of service members who died in the line of duty.