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HB1183 • 2025

Income tax; exempt income received as personal compensation for full-time duty in the active military service of the United States

Income tax; exempt income received as personal compensation for full-time duty in the active military service of the United States

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Sponsor
Sainz, Steven
Last action
2026-02-06
Official status
House Second Readers
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill summary mentions providing for related matters and repealing conflicting laws but does not specify what those are.

Exempting Active Military Pay from Georgia State Income Tax

This bill changes state law to remove income tax on money earned by people serving full-time in the active U.S. military.

What This Bill Does

  • Amends Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated regarding state income tax rules.
  • Exempts personal compensation received for full-time duty in the active military service of the United States from state income tax.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Individuals receiving personal compensation for full-time duty in the active military service of the United States

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official text does not state a specific effective date.
  • It is unclear if this exemption applies to past tax years or only future ones.

Bill History

  1. 2026-02-06 Georgia General Assembly

    House Second Readers

Official Summary Text

Income tax; exempt income received as personal compensation for full-time duty in the active military service of the United States