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Military Bonuses Exempt from Federal Income Tax Starting 2025

This bill introduces a significant financial benefit for service members. Starting in 2025, specific bonuses paid to members of the uniformed services, such as enlistment or reenlistment bonuses, will be excluded from federal gross income. This change allows military personnel to keep the full amount of these bonuses without paying income tax on them, increasing their take-home pay.
Key points
Military bonuses paid to members of the uniformed services will no longer be counted as taxable income.
This change increases the actual take-home pay service members receive from these specific bonuses by eliminating the tax burden.
The new tax rules apply to tax years beginning after December 31, 2024.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_3515
Sponsor: Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2]
Process start date: 2025-05-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude military bonuses from gross income.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_3515.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-05-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Military bonuses paid to members of the uniformed services will no longer be counted as taxable income.
  • This change increases the actual take-home pay service members receive from these specific bonuses by eliminating the tax burden.
  • The new tax rules apply to tax years beginning after December 31, 2024.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-31.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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