Does Ohio tax military retirement pay?
Not taxed
No. Military retirement pay is deductible on the Ohio Schedule of Adjustments and is not taxed by Ohio.
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“Some retirement income is deductible on the Ohio Schedule of Adjustments and is not taxed by Ohio.”
“Military retirement pay (click here for more info).”
Other retirement income in Ohio
Yes. Ohio usually taxes retirement income other than Social Security and certain railroad and military benefits, though you may qualify for its retirement income credit. The Ohio pension page has the details, and the Ohio Social Security page covers Social Security. No. Social Security is deducted on the Ohio Schedule of Adjustments and is not taxed by Ohio.
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 Ohio Department of Taxation before you file or move.
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- Senior Citizens and Ohio Income TaxesOhio Department of Taxation. Read on November 13, 2026.