Michigan Veteran Benefits
Complete guide to state benefits for Michigan veterans in 2026
Michigan Tax Advantage
Michigan fully exempts military retirement pay from state income tax! VA disability compensation is also tax-free under federal law.
Michigan Veteran Benefits Summary: Michigan offers full military retirement exemption, property tax exemptions for disabled veterans, free tuition for children of disabled veterans, and the Michigan Veterans Trust Fund. Michigan has approximately 545,000 veterans.
State Income Tax
Military retirement: Fully exempt
VA disability: Tax-free (federal law)
Property Tax
- 100% disabled: Full exemption
- Homestead: Tax credit available
Education
- Children's Tuition Grant: Free tuition
- In-state tuition: For all veterans
Employment
- Veterans' Preference: 5-15 points