Military Retiree Tax Relief

Governor Hogan Thanks Members Of The General Assembly For Supporting Common Sense Legislation

“Let’s finally move forward on our bill to eliminate taxes on the retirement income of our military veterans.” - Governor Larry Hogan, January 31, 2018

Since Taking Office, Governor Hogan Has Fought To Eliminate State Taxes On Military Retirement Income

Governor Hogan Proposed Legislation In 2015 And In 2017 To Eliminate State Taxes On Military Retirement Income.
In 2015, Governor Hogan Signed Legislation Which Exempted Military Retirees Under 65 Years Old From The First $5,000 In State Tax On Their Military Retirement Income, And Military Retirees At Least 65 Years Old From The First $10,000 In State Tax On Their Military Retirement Income. “The subtraction under subsection (a) of this section includes: If, on the last day of the taxable year, the individual is under the age of 65 years, the first $5,000 of military retirement income received by an individual during the taxable year; and If on the last day of the taxable year, the individual is at least 65 years old, the first $10,000 of military retirement income received by an individual during the taxable year.” (“Senate Bill 592,” Maryland General Assembly, 5/12/15)

Governor Hogan Reintroduced Legislation To Eliminate State Taxes On Military Retirement Income

Governor Hogan’s Proposed Legislation Eliminates State Taxes On Military Retirement Income Received As A Result Of Military Service. “The first $15,000 of the military retirement income received by an individual during a taxable year beginning after December 31, 2017, but before January 1, 2019; 75% of the military retirement income received by an individual during a taxable year beginning after December 31, 2018, but before January 1, 2020; and all of the military retirement income received by an individual during a taxable year beginning after December 31, 2019.” (“Senate Bill 312,”Maryland General Assembly, 1/22/18)

Members Of The Senate And House Of Delegates Have Introduced Similar Legislation As Governor Hogan

Delegate Mary Ann Lisanti Introduced Legislation Containing Similar Provisions To The Legislation Proposed By Governor Hogan; Under Delegate Lisanti’s Proposal State Taxes On Retirement Income As A Result Of Military Service Will Be Eliminated. “The greater of $10,000 or 50% of the military retirement income received by an individual during a taxable year beginning after December 31, 2018, but before January 1, 2020; The greater of $10,000 or 75% of the military retirement income received by an individual during a taxable year beginning after December 31, 2019, but before January 1, 2021; and all military retirement income received by an individual during a taxable year beginning after December 31, 2020.” (“House Bill 327,” Maryland General Assembly, 1/22/18)

Delegate Patrick Young Introduced Legislation To Eliminate State Taxes On Retirement Income As A Result Of Military Service. “The subtraction under subsection (a) of this section includes any military retirement income received by an individual during the taxable year.” (“House Bill 1048,” Maryland General Assembly, 2/7/18)