Delaware Military Pension Income Exclusion

Delaware Military Pension Income Exclusion

Delaware residents age 60 and older can deduct up to $12,500 of pension income, including military retirement pay, from their state taxable income.

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Last checked: 2026-05-21

Details

Delaware residents age 60 and older can deduct up to $12,500 of pension income, including military retirement pay, from their state taxable income. Those under 60 can deduct up to $2,000.

Restrictions

Applies to pensions from the U.S. government, State of Delaware, or any subdivision. Contact the Department of Revenue at (302) 739-5251 for details.

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