Does Nevada tax military retirement pay?
No state income tax
No. Nevada has no individual income tax on wages or retirement income, so military retired pay is not taxed by the state.
In the state's own words
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“The State of Nevada does not impose a state income tax on individuals or participate in the administration of Federal Income Tax.”
Other retirement income in Nevada
No. Nevada has no state income tax on individuals, so pensions and retirement income are not taxed. The Nevada pension page has the details, and the Nevada Social Security page covers Social Security. No. Nevada has no state income tax on individuals.
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 Nevada Department of Taxation before you file or move.
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- Income Tax in NevadaNevada Department of Taxation. Read on November 13, 2026.