Rep. Glanton Co-Sponsors Legislation to Eliminate State Income Tax on Military Retirement Benefits

ATLANTA – State Representative Mike Glanton (D-Jonesboro) recently co-sponsored House Bill 7, legislation that would eliminate the state income tax on retirement income received as retirement benefits from military service of the United States, including any survivor benefits.

“In recent years, the House has lead the way on military-friendly initiatives and legislation,” said Rep. Glanton. “HB 7 is yet another military-friendly bill that will allow for a better quality of life for Georgia’s military personnel. Alleviating the tax burden on our selfless veterans is the least we can do to repay them, and I am proud to co-sponsor this bill.”

House Bill would be applicable to taxable years beginning on January 1, 2020 and ending on December 31, 2030.

For more information on HB 7, please click here.

 Representative Mike Glanton represents the citizens of District 75, which includes portions of Clayton County. He was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2006 and was re-elected in 2012. He currently serves as Vice Chair on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Education. He also serves on the Defense & Veterans Affairs, Education, MARTOC and Public Safety & Homeland Security committees.

 

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