For tax years 2023 and forward, Iowa excludes military retirement income from taxable income in the Iowa individual income tax return.
To subtract the military retirement income from the Iowa individual tax return in TaxSlayer Pro, from the Iowa Tax Return menu select:
- Net IA Modifications
- Total Subtractions
- Pension/Retirement Income Exclusion - Enter the qualified military retirement income as a positive number.
For tax years prior to 2023, please refer to the Iowa instructions for the allowable deduction.
Additional Information:
Iowa DOR: Retirement Income Tax Guidance
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