VA Disability Tax Rules in Georgia

VA disability compensation is tax-free at the federal level. Georgia has a state income tax, but VA disability compensation is generally not included in taxable income.

Georgia income tax treatment

• Georgia imposes a personal income tax.
• VA disability compensation itself is generally not taxed as state income.
• Other military income categories can be treated differently, so confirm details when filing.

Property tax exemptions for disabled veterans in Georgia

Georgia offers a disabled veteran homestead exemption for qualifying veterans.

• Available for qualifying veterans with service-connected disability meeting statutory criteria (including qualifying 100%/IU cases and certain loss-of-limb/vision categories).
• Exemption amount is tied to a federal VA index and updates periodically.
• Georgia’s Department of Veterans Service publishes the current year exemption amount.

Apply through your county tax commissioner or assessor office.

Other veteran-related tax benefits in Georgia

• Georgia provides additional veteran-related tax relief in select categories (such as vehicle tags/fees in qualifying cases).
• Local governments may have supplemental relief programs.

For exact eligibility and filing requirements, check with your county and the Georgia Department of Revenue.

Track your VA income and net worth in one place

Tax-free income is still a core part of your plan. Nova helps you track VA disability income alongside investments, debt, and home equity.

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