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Indiana
Every veteran benefit Indiana 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: Fully exempt
Education benefit: Child of Disabled Veteran (CDV) / Purple Heart Recipient Fee Remission
Property Tax
Program
Disabled Veteran Deductions (IC 6-1.1-12)
Full exemption at 100% P&T?
Partial
Graduated by rating?
Yes
Administered by
County auditor
Exemption amount / cap
VERIFY AT SOURCE
Income test?
VERIFY AT SOURCE
Key notes & traps
Multiple stacking deductions with assessed-value ceilings. Verify each deduction amount and the AV cap.
Income Tax
Military retired pay
Fully exempt
Active duty pay
Taxed
VA disability compensation
Not taxable (federal exclusion)
Confidence
High
Notes
Exemption extended to Space Force, USPHS, and NOAA Corps.
Education
Program
Child of Disabled Veteran (CDV) / Purple Heart Recipient Fee Remission
Who it covers
Dependents; Purple Heart recipients
Benefit limit / amount
VERIFY AT SOURCE
Notes
Fee remission at Indiana public institutions. Income and rating criteria revised in recent sessions - verify.
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
VERIFY AT SOURCE
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
VERIFY AT SOURCE
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
Indiana Military Family Relief Fund.