Bill to expand military income tax exemption heading to the Governor

Friday, March 28, House Bill 1280 is heading to the Governor’s desk to be signed into law. HB 1280, authored by State Rep. Mitch Gore (D-Indianapolis), extends the individual income tax exemption for military pay to cover members of the U.S. Space Force, the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps.

“Since I was elected to the General Assembly, supporting Hoosier service members and veterans has been a top priority for me," Gore said. "Last year, I was proud to pass legislation that established the Green Alert to protect the safety of Hoosier veterans. Now, I am proud to support our service members financially by allowing them to keep more of their hard-earned dollars. 

“The women and men who have dedicated their careers to service to our state and nation as members of the U.S. Space Force, the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Commissioned Officer Corps deserve to be supported by our state. This bill extends the state income tax exemption as well as military retirement and survivor’s benefits to members of these organizations. This action will also boost Indiana’s military recruitment and retention efforts. 

“I want to thank my co-authors and Senate sponsor, all veterans themselves, Rep. Bartels, Rep. Pack, Rep. Commons and Sen. Tomes. Supporting Hoosier service members is something that all lawmakers can get behind. I look forward to working with my friends across the aisle to enact policy that supports our troops year after year.”