Virginia Income Tax Exemption for National Guard Pay

Virginia Department of Taxation

Guard pay for up to 39 calendar days of service, or $5,500, whichever is less

If you serve in the Virginia National Guard in pay grade O-6 or below, you can deduct the Guard pay you receive for up to 39 calendar days of service, or $5,500, whichever is less.

Check eligibility

How to apply

There is nothing to apply for in advance. Claim the deduction on your Virginia income tax return.

What you'll need

Your Leave and Earnings Statements or W-2 showing your Virginia National Guard pay and the number of days served.

Eligibility

You are filing a Virginia income tax return
You serve in the Virginia National Guard in pay grade O-6 or below
You received Virginia National Guard pay for the tax year

Source

Official source

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