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Full Income Tax Exemption for Active and Reserve Military Service Members.

This law provides a major financial benefit to individuals serving in the active or reserve military by exempting their service compensation from federal income tax. This change means service members will receive higher net pay, directly improving their financial stability. However, military pensions and retirement pay remain taxable.
Key points
Compensation received for active or reserve service in the U.S. Uniformed Services will be excluded from gross income for tax purposes.
Service members will see an increase in their take-home pay due to the elimination of federal income tax on their wages.
Military retirement pay and pensions are specifically excluded from this tax exemption and remain subject to taxation.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6189
Sponsor: Rep. Hamadeh, Abraham J. [R-AZ-8]
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Service Members Tax Relief Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6189.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Compensation received for active or reserve service in the U.S. Uniformed Services will be excluded from gross income for tax purposes.
  • Service members will see an increase in their take-home pay due to the elimination of federal income tax on their wages.
  • Military retirement pay and pensions are specifically excluded from this tax exemption and remain subject to taxation.
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. Hamadeh, Abraham J. [R-AZ-8].

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 2025-12-23.

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