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Read. Follow. Verify.Missouri House Bill 1703 modifies income tax deductions for military pay and civilian federal service
Last action · May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)Sponsor: Mazzie Christensen
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What This Bill Would Do
Missouri House Bill 1703 modifies the state income tax deduction for military pay, allowing the deduction to apply starting in 2027 to compensation received while engaging in civilian federal service that requires military uniform and affiliation. The bill affects military members, reservists, and personnel in civilian federal service.
Taxpayers serving in civilian federal roles requiring military affiliation gain eligibility to deduct their compensation from Missouri adjusted gross income starting in tax year 2027, altering state tax liabilities for these individuals.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
National Guard members
National Guard members are eligible to deduct up to one hundred percent of their military salary, training pay, and bonuses from their Missouri adjusted gross income.
Reserve components of the Armed Forces of the United States
Members of U.S. Armed Forces reserve components can deduct their military compensation and enlistment or reenlistment bonuses from state income taxes.
Civilian federal service personnel in military-affiliated roles
Personnel in civil service positions requiring military uniforms and affiliation become eligible to deduct their compensation starting in tax year 2027.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the income tax deduction under this bill?
When does the deduction for civilian federal service take effect?
What percentage of military income can be deducted for tax years starting in 2024 and later?
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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
4 actions- May 15, 2026HouseCommitteeReferred: Emerging Issues(H)
- Jan 8, 2026HouseFloorRead Second Time (H)
- Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroducedRead First Time (H)
- Dec 1, 2025HouseIntroducedPrefiled (H)
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Expansion to Civilian Federal Service
The bill removes a restriction that previously excluded civilian federal service from the military income tax deduction, extending eligibility to civil service roles requiring military uniform and affiliation starting in 2027.
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance60How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy15Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz25Current news / social attention level
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