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Assembly committee hears bill to exempt up to $20,000 of military retirement pay from state income tax
Summary
Lawmakers and veterans groups urged the Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee to advance AB 53, which would exempt up to $20,000 of military retirement pay (including survivor benefits) from California personal income tax; the bill was referred to the committee's suspense file.
AB 53, introduced by Assemblymember Ramos, would exempt up to $20,000 of military retirement pay and survivor benefits under the Military Service Retirement and Surviving Spouse Benefits Payment Act from California personal income tax.
Supporters told the Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee that the exemption would honor military service and help retain and attract veterans and skilled workers. "Currently, California is the only state that taxes the full amount of the retirement of our military personnel," said Assemblymember Ramos in his opening presentation. Retired U.S. Air Force Captain Ramona Chavez, president of the…
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