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Alaska
Every veteran benefit Alaska offers — property tax, income tax, education, and more. Confirm current dollar amounts with the official source linked in each section.
At a glance
Property tax (100% P&T): Partial
Graduated by rating: Yes
Military retired pay tax: No state income tax
Education benefit: Alaska Veterans/Dependents Tuition Waiver
Property Tax
Program
Disabled Veteran / Senior Exemption
Full exemption at 100% P&T?
Partial
Graduated by rating?
Yes
Administered by
Borough/municipality
Exemption amount / cap
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Income test?
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Key notes & traps
50%+ rating threshold. Assessed-value exemption; amount set by statute - verify.
Income Tax
Military retired pay
No state income tax
Active duty pay
No state income tax
VA disability compensation
Not taxable (federal exclusion)
Confidence
High
Education
Program
Alaska Veterans/Dependents Tuition Waiver
Who it covers
Veterans and dependents
Benefit limit / amount
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Notes
Limited waiver at University of Alaska system.
Employment & Licensing
Standard provisions
Veterans preference in state classified hiring (points or absolute preference); disabled veteran enhanced preference; military occupational credentialing/licensure reciprocity; spouse licensure portability
State-specific notes
VERIFY AT SOURCE - no distinctive program recorded
Recreation & Parks
Hunting & fishing
Reduced or free resident hunting/fishing license for disabled veterans - rating threshold varies
State parks
Reduced or free state park admission/camping for disabled veterans
State-specific notes
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Motor Vehicle & ID
Standard provisions
Disabled veteran and specialty military license plates (Purple Heart, Medal of Honor, campaign, branch); fee waiver or reduction commonly tied to rating; DV parking privileges; veteran designation on driver's license/ID
State-specific notes
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Homes, Burial & Aid
Homes & cemeteries
State veterans home(s) (skilled nursing / domiciliary, per-diem supported); state veterans cemetery or cemeteries; state burial allowance in some states
Financial assistance programs
VERIFY AT SOURCE