Legislation passed in the 2024 session providing a state income tax exemption for National Guard members' and reservists' active duty pay became law on Wednesday.
Compensation for active service members of the United States armed forces in a combat zone was already exempt from state income tax in Alabama. The new law expands this exemption to include certain compensation of National Guard and Reserve members deployed to locations outside the United States or activated to support state or federal response to emergencies.
State Sen. Andrew Jones (R-Centre), the law’s sponsor, told 1819 News on Tuesday, “I'm excited to see this important tax exemption take effect. When our troops leave Alabama to serve in combat zones around the world, the last thing they should be worrying about is their state income tax.”
“First and foremost, exempting these taxes is the right thing to do for the men and women serving our state and nation. In a broader sense, it's also a question of fairness, as these service members would not even be here in Alabama to enjoy the benefits and services that their tax dollars would provide,” Jones said.
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