Are Veterans Affairs (VA) payments taxable?

No. Payments received for education, training, or subsistence under any law administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) are tax free. However, if you're claiming an education deduction or credit, you may have to reduce the amount of expenses you're claiming by the amount of education benefits you received.

To find out more information about your specific VA benefits, visit the Veterans Affairs  website.

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