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Full Income Tax Exemption for Active and Reserve Military Pay.

This bill introduces a complete exemption from federal income tax for compensation received by active and reserve members of the Uniformed Services for their service. This change directly increases the disposable income of service members by making their regular military earnings tax-free. However, this exemption does not apply to military pensions or retirement pay.
Key points
Compensation earned by active and reserve members of the U.S. Uniformed Services is fully excluded from gross income for tax purposes.
This measure provides significant financial relief, increasing the take-home pay for military personnel.
Military retirement pay and pensions remain subject to federal income tax.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3246
Sponsor: Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]
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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_S_3246.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Compensation earned by active and reserve members of the U.S. Uniformed Services is fully excluded from gross income for tax purposes.
  • This measure provides significant financial relief, increasing the take-home pay for military personnel.
  • Military retirement pay and pensions remain subject to federal income tax.
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 Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

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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