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Military retirement pay in West Virginia

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Does West Virginia Tax Military Retirement Pay?

Short answer: No. West Virginia fully exempts military retired pay from state income tax (since tax year 2022). Other retirement income: Taxpayers 65+ (or disabled) may subtract up to $8,000 of any income, reduced by certain other retirement modifications. Pensions and 401(k)/IRA withdrawals are otherwise taxed.

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.