Maryland Veteran Benefits
State-level benefits Maryland gives its veterans, retirees, and military families. Federal benefits aren't listed here — see Browse by Category for the federal side.
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Veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts Scholarship
Maryland provides financial assistance for U.S.VeteranDependent
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Veteran Service Credit for State Employment
Veterans and spouses of veterans applying for Maryland state government jobs may receive preference credit during the hiring process.VeteranDependent
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Charlotte Hall Veterans Home
Maryland operates the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home in St.free
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Military Retirement Pay Income Tax Subtraction
Maryland veterans who receive military retirement pay can subtract up to $12,500 per year from their income before calculating state tax.RetireeVeteran
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Vehicle Excise Tax Credit
Active duty service members who are not Maryland residents for more than one year, or Maryland residents returning within one year from active duty, qualify for an excise tax…Active Duty
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Maryland Military Spouse Tax Withholding Exemption
Military spouses living in Maryland due to their service member's orders, but who are legal residents of a different state, may be exempt from Maryland income tax withholding on…Dependent
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Maryland Service Credit Toward State Employee Retirement
Maryland state employees who are veterans receive credit toward their state retirement for up to five years of prior military service.Veteran
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Maryland Veterans Trust Fund
The Maryland Veterans Trust Fund provides one-time grant awards to help veterans, surviving spouses, and Maryland National Guard members overcome temporary financial hardships.VeteranActive Duty
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Disabled Veteran License Plates
Maryland veterans who are 100% disabled or compensated at the 100% rate (including individual unemployability, permanent and total) receive disabled veteran license plates for…free
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Maryland State Veterans Cemeteries
Maryland operates five state veterans cemeteries throughout the state.VeteranDependentActive Duty
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