Does the VA disability award count as taxable income?

Question

I've received a VA Disability award.  Is there anythiing in the Federal 1040 where this award needs to be included as income, i. e. calculating taxable social security?  Or where income from all sources is required?  I think the answer is no, but I'd like an expert's answer.

TristinJ · Answer

Sorry for the confusion and thanks for the clarification. And yes, VA pension benefits, including those for Korean War veterans, are generally not taxable. These benefits are designed to provide financial support to eligible veterans and their families and are considered tax-free income.

ti.gerjewel28 · Answer

I want to let you know that the VA pension & VA Korean pension are both Veteran Admin pensions. They are not from Virginia state. So, what I see is that none of these are taxable. Is that correct?

MaryM · Answer

The requirement to file a tax return will depend on the income that you received during the year.  The IRS has a really great tool that will help you determine if you are required to file a return.  Here is a link to that tool:

https://www.irs.gov/help/ita/do-i-need-to-file-a-tax-return

In most situations, you'll need to mail prior year tax returns. However, if you have an Identity Protection PIN, you may be able to e-file the two most recent prior year returns.