Kentucky Military Pay Income Tax Exemption

Kentucky Military Pay Income Tax Exemption

All military pay received for active service in the U.S.

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Last checked: 2026-05-21

Details

All military pay received for active service in the U.S. Armed Forces is completely exempt from Kentucky state income tax, meaning active-duty pay is not included in Kentucky taxable income at all.

Restrictions

Applies to all active-duty military pay. Combat pay and disability compensation are also excluded from Kentucky taxable income per the same page.

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