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VA benefits

Not taxable

Is Va benefits Taxable?

Short answer: No: VA disability, education (GI Bill), and pension benefits aren't taxable.

Military retirement pay is taxable unless it's disability-based.

Records to keep: Keep receipts, statements (1098, 1098-T, 1099, W-2G), and a note of what each cost was for. Compare itemizing to the 2026 standard deduction before you claim.