Does Georgia tax military retirement pay?
Partly taxed
Partly. Under 62, Georgia excludes $17,500 of military retirement income, plus another $17,500 if you have more than $17,500 of earned income in Georgia. From 62, its general retirement exclusion applies.
In the state's own words
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“Beginning January 1, 2022, $17,500 of military retirement income can be excluded for taxpayers under 62 years of age and an additional $17,500 can be excluded for taxpayers with more than $17,500 of earned income in Georgia.”
“A retirement exclusion is allowed provided the taxpayer is 62 years of age or older, or the taxpayer is totally and permanently disabled.”
Other retirement income in Georgia
Partly. Georgia's retirement income exclusion is up to $35,000 at ages 62 to 64 (or younger and permanently disabled) and up to $65,000 at 65 or older, per person. It covers pensions, annuities, interest, dividends and other retirement income. The Georgia pension page has the details, and the Georgia Social Security page covers Social Security. No. The Social Security that is taxed on your federal return is exempt from Georgia income tax.
Before you file or move
This page is about state income tax only. Your federal return has its own rules for military retired pay, and VA disability compensation is a separate benefit from retired pay. State rules change, and the details (age, years, which kinds of pay qualify, survivor benefits) matter. Check with the Georgia Department of Revenue before you file or move.
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Check our work
The answer above comes from these documents. Follow the link and compare.
- Retirement Income ExclusionGeorgia Department of Revenue. Read on November 13, 2026.
- Retirees FAQGeorgia Department of Revenue. Read on November 13, 2026.