Updated January 2026
State-by-State Veteran Benefits Guide 2026
Veterans benefits vary significantly by state. Some states offer no income tax, full military retirement pay exemptions, and 100% property tax exemptions for disabled veterans. Use this guide to compare benefits across all 50 states.
9
States with No Income Tax
38
States Exempt Military Retirement
26
Full P&T Property Tax Exemption
Retiring on a military pension? See the dedicated 50-state military retirement tax breakdown — every exemption, cap, and 2025–2026 law change, verified.
AL
Alabama
Mil Ret ExemptFull PT Exempt (P&T)
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AK
Alaska
No Income TaxFull PT Exempt (P&T)
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AZ
Arizona
Mil Ret Exempt
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AR
Arkansas
Mil Ret ExemptFull PT Exempt (P&T)
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CA
California
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CO
Colorado
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CT
Connecticut
Mil Ret Exempt
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DE
Delaware
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FL
Florida
No Income TaxFull PT Exempt (P&T)
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GA
Georgia
Full PT Exempt (P&T)
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HI
Hawaii
Mil Ret ExemptFull PT Exempt (P&T)
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ID
Idaho
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IL
Illinois
Mil Ret ExemptFull PT Exempt (P&T)
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IN
Indiana
Mil Ret Exempt
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IA
Iowa
Mil Ret ExemptFull PT Exempt (P&T)
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KS
Kansas
Mil Ret Exempt
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KY
Kentucky
Full PT Exempt (P&T)
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LA
Louisiana
Mil Ret ExemptFull PT Exempt (P&T)
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ME
Maine
Mil Ret Exempt
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MD
Maryland
Full PT Exempt (P&T)
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MA
Massachusetts
Mil Ret ExemptFull PT Exempt (P&T)
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MI
Michigan
Mil Ret ExemptFull PT Exempt (P&T)
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MN
Minnesota
Mil Ret Exempt
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MS
Mississippi
Mil Ret ExemptFull PT Exempt (P&T)
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MO
Missouri
Mil Ret ExemptFull PT Exempt (P&T)
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MT
Montana
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NE
Nebraska
Mil Ret ExemptFull PT Exempt (P&T)
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NV
Nevada
No Income Tax
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NH
New Hampshire
No Income Tax
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NJ
New Jersey
Mil Ret ExemptFull PT Exempt (P&T)
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NM
New Mexico
Full PT Exempt (P&T)
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NY
New York
Mil Ret Exempt
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NC
North Carolina
Mil Ret Exempt
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ND
North Dakota
Mil Ret Exempt
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OH
Ohio
Mil Ret ExemptFull PT Exempt (P&T)
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OK
Oklahoma
Mil Ret ExemptFull PT Exempt (P&T)
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OR
Oregon
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PA
Pennsylvania
Mil Ret ExemptFull PT Exempt (P&T)
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RI
Rhode Island
Mil Ret ExemptFull PT Exempt (P&T)
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SC
South Carolina
Mil Ret ExemptFull PT Exempt (P&T)
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SD
South Dakota
No Income Tax
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TN
Tennessee
No Income TaxFull PT Exempt (P&T)
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TX
Texas
No Income TaxFull PT Exempt (P&T)
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UT
Utah
Mil Ret Exempt
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VT
Vermont
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VA
Virginia
Full PT Exempt (P&T)
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WA
Washington
No Income Tax
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WV
West Virginia
Mil Ret Exempt
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WI
Wisconsin
Mil Ret Exempt
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WY
Wyoming
No Income Tax
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