Military retirement/pension income included in federal gross income is considered exempt under Massachusetts law.
To exempt military retirement income from the Massachusetts individual tax return in TaxSlayer Pro, from the Massachusetts Tax Return Menu select:
- 5.0% Income
- Pensions and Annuities
- MA Exempt pension amount - Enter the eligible military retirement as a negative number.
Additional Information:
Massachusetts Military Pensions
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