| Military retirement pay | Maryland lets military retirees subtract up to $20,000 of retirement income if age 55 or older, or up to $12,500 if under 55, from federal adjusted gross income. File Form 502 and follow the line 13 instructions. |
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| Property tax | Veterans with a VA 100% service-connected rating that is permanent and total, plus certain active-duty service members and surviving spouses, can be exempt from real property taxes on their dwelling and yard. Apply any time with your local assessment office. |
| Military retirement income subtraction Taxes | Up to $20,000 (age 55+) or $12,500 (under 55) of military retirement income can be subtracted from Maryland taxable income. |
| Disabled veteran property tax exemption Taxes | 100% permanent and total disabled veterans can be exempt from real property tax on their dwelling house and surrounding yard. |
| Surviving spouse exemptions Taxes | Certain unremarried surviving spouses and spouses of military personnel killed in the line of duty also qualify. |
| Veterans Services Specialist Program Jobs | Maryland has specialists who help veterans with benefits; the DVMF office in Baltimore can help verify VA disability for tax exemptions. |
| Maryland Veterans Home Health & Homes | The state runs veterans homes; contact the Department for admission. |
| State veterans cemeteries Burial | Maryland has state veterans cemeteries; contact the Department about eligibility. |
| Veteran designation on license Vehicles & ID | MVA can add a Veteran designation to a license; check mva.maryland.gov for proof needed. |
| Veteran plates Vehicles & ID | Maryland offers veteran and disabled veteran plates through the MVA. |
| Tuition waivers for veterans and families Education | Maryland offers scholarships and tuition help for some veterans' families; ask the Maryland Higher Education Commission. |
Last checked 2026-11. State rules change often; confirm with Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families before you rely on any benefit.