Veteran Benefits by State
Compare tax benefits, property exemptions, and state programs for 2026
State Veteran Benefits Overview: Each state offers different benefits for veterans, ranging from no income tax on military retirement to property tax exemptions and education benefits. This guide covers all 50 states with details on income tax treatment of military retirement and VA disability, property tax exemptions for disabled veterans, state education benefits, and employment preferences.
States with No Income Tax
These 9 states have no state income tax, making them particularly attractive for military retirees:
Tax-Free States for Military Retirement
Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire*, South Dakota, Tennessee*, Texas, Washington, Wyoming
*NH and TN tax only interest/dividends, not wages or retirement income.
Military Retirement Tax by State
| Tax Treatment | States |
|---|---|
| No income tax | AK, FL, NV, SD, TN, TX, WA, WY (NH on wages) |
| Full military retirement exemption | AL, AR, CT, HI, IL, IA, KS, LA, MA, MI, MO, MS, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OK, PA, WI |
| Partial exemption | AZ, CO, DE, GA, ID, IN, KY, MD, ME, MN, NE, NM, OR, SC, UT, VA, WV |
| Fully taxed | CA, MT, ND, RI, VT |
Select Your State
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming