Military retirement pay in Washington
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Does Washington Tax Military Retirement Pay?
Short answer: No. Washington has no state personal income tax, so military retired pay is not taxed. With no income tax, Washington relies more on sales and property taxes; older homeowners get this break: Senior/disabled exemption for owners 61+ or disabled; county income limits (King County up to $84,000, 2024-2026).
Military retired pay is taxable federally; VA disability compensation isn't taxed federally or by any state.
Records to keep: Keep your state return, W-2s and 1099s (1099-R, SSA-1099), and any state credit worksheets. Check your state revenue department's current-year instructions before you file.
Military retirement pay in Washington
Varies
Individuals / Personal Taxes
No. Washington has no state personal income tax, so military retired pay is not taxed. With no income tax, Washington relies more on sales and property taxes; older homeowners get this break: Senior/disabled exemption for owners 61+ or disabled; county income limits (King County up to $84,000, 2024-2026).
Business justification
No. Washington has no state personal income tax, so military retired pay is not taxed. With no income tax, Washington relies more on sales and property taxes; older homeowners get this break: Senior/disabled exemption for owners 61+ or disabled; county income limits (King County up to $84,000, 2024-2026). Military retired pay is taxable federally; VA disability compensation isn't taxed federally or by any state.
Category
- Personal Tax Deductions