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9 Types of Income That Can’t Be Taxed During Retirement

October 25, 2019 · Saving & Spending

8. Veterans benefits

A number of benefits paid through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs are not taxed since they aren’t treated as income. 

When it comes to disabilities, for example, compensations and pension payments for veterans and their families are not taxed. Same with insurance proceeds and interest on insurance dividends deposited with the VA. 

Check out the IRAs Publication 525 for more information on the topic. 

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