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Legislative attendees press pension-tax relief as a tool to retain military retirees and Guard members
Summary
During a Guard 101 briefing, legislators and attendees argued that Vermont's taxation of military pensions is driving retirees and prior‑service members out of state and urged lawmakers to consider exemptions as a workforce tool; no bill vote or formal decision occurred during the session.
During questions after the Vermont National Guard briefing, legislators and audience members urged consideration of state tax relief on military pensions as a means to retain retirees and attract prior-service personnel. Multiple speakers said retirees routinely consult state pension-tax treatment when choosing where to live after service and that more…
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