STATEHOUSE (June 29, 2023) – Hoosier military members are set to receive much-needed tax relief thanks to a new law supported by State Reps. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) and Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie).
Currently, active-duty service members are eligible for a $5,000 deduction from the state individual income tax. Under the new law recently signed by Gov. Eric Holcomb, active-duty military members will receive a complete income tax exemption beginning in January regardless of their deployment status. Culp, who co-authored the new law, said National Guard and reserve members already receive a $5,000 deduction, and a full income tax exemption when mobilized or on duty.
"I hope this new law will encourages more military members to choose Indiana as their home after their service is over," Culp said. "We are a state that is grateful for their service, and we want to do everything we can to support them."
According to Pressel, other states, including Michigan and Kentucky, offer a full income tax exemption to all service members.
"Our military members serve our country with honor and distinction, and they deserve our support," Pressel said. "This tax cut will help them save money, and encourage them to live, work and raise a family here."
To learn more about new state laws, visit in.gov/gov/newsroom/2023-bill-watch.
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State Rep. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) represents House District 16,
which includes portions of Jasper, Pulaski, Starke and White counties.
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State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) represents House District 20,
which includes portions of LaPorte and Starke counties.
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