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.
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About this benefit
Eligibility
Medal of Honor recipient receiving military retired pay. Does NOT extend to surviving spouse.
Covers
Complete exemption of all military retirement income from Virginia state income tax (no cap). Value depends on retirement pay amount.
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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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.
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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