New York Military Retired Pay Income Tax Exemption

New York State Department of Taxation and Finance

Full exemption from New York State, New York City and Yonkers income tax on military retired pay

Your military retired pay is exempt from New York State, New York City and Yonkers income taxes.

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How to apply

There is nothing to apply for. Subtract your military retired pay from the income you report on your New York State return. If New York tax was withheld from it by mistake, file a return to claim the refund.

What you'll need

Your Form 1099-R showing the retired pay, kept with your tax records.

Eligibility

You file a New York State income tax return
You receive military retired pay

Source

Official source

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