| Military retirement pay | Military retirement benefits reported on federal Form 1040 line 5b can be subtracted from federal adjusted gross income on Form MO-A. Survivor Benefit Plan annuities do not qualify for this subtraction but may qualify for the public pension exemption. |
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| Property tax | Missouri's Property Tax Credit gives eligible claimants up to $1,100 (homeowners) or $750 (renters), and 100% service-connected disabled veterans do not have to count their VA benefits as income. Former POWs with a total service-connected disability can have their homestead exempt through the county assessor. |
| Military retirement subtraction Taxes | Military retirement benefits can be subtracted from Missouri taxable income on Form MO-A. |
| Property Tax Credit Taxes | Up to $1,100 for homeowners or $750 for renters; VA benefits of 100% service-connected veterans are not counted as income. |
| Former POW homestead exemption Taxes | Former prisoners of war with a total service-connected disability can have their homestead exempt; contact your county assessor. |
| Missouri Returning Heroes Act Education | Reduced tuition for certain combat veterans at Missouri public colleges under Section 173.900 RSMo. |
| Missouri Veterans Homes Health & Homes | Seven homes in Cameron, Mount Vernon, St. James, St. Louis, Warrensburg, Cape Girardeau and Mexico. |
| Missouri Veterans Cemeteries Burial | State cemeteries in Bloomfield, Fort Leonard Wood, Higginsville and Jacksonville. |
| Hero Hunt Recreation | A managed deer hunt for Missouri veterans and service members with lodging, meals and a guide; upcoming hunts at Mark Twain (Nov 6-8, 2026) and Crowder (Dec 4-6, 2026). |
| Free disabled veteran plates and VETERAN designation Vehicles & ID | Veterans with a VA disability rating get one free set of Disabled Veteran plates, and licenses can carry a VETERAN designation. |
| Military award parking placard Vehicles & ID | Veterans with qualifying medals can get a free placard for metered parking, subject to local approval. |
Last checked 2026-11. State rules change often; confirm with Missouri Veterans Commission before you rely on any benefit.