Does Washington tax military retirement pay?
No state income tax
No. Washington has no individual income tax on wages or retirement income, so military retired pay is not taxed by the state.
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“Washington does not currently have an individual income tax.”
Other retirement income in Washington
No. Washington has no individual income tax today. A new 9.9% tax on adjusted gross income over $1 million starts January 1, 2028. The Washington pension page has the details, and the Washington Social Security page covers Social Security. No. Washington has no individual income tax today. A new 9.9% tax on adjusted gross income over $1 million starts January 1, 2028.
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 Washington Department of Revenue before you file or move.
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