Arkansas Veteran Benefits

Arkansas extends a variety of exclusive advantages to Service members, Veterans, and their families, providing support in areas such as property tax relief, employment opportunities, education, and recreational activities. These benefits may change over time. Please check with the individual state's veterans assistance office for the most current state benefit information. Here's a comprehensive overview of the benefits available in the state of Arkansas:

Arkansas Veteran Financial Benefits

  • Military Pay Exemption from State Taxes: Military pay earned by Service members in the active or reserve segments of the U.S. Armed Forces is not subject to Arkansas income tax.

  • Military Spouses Residency Relief Act: Nonresident military spouses' income is exempt from Arkansas income tax if their designated home of record is outside of Arkansas and they share the same home of record as the Service member.

  • Arkansas Military Family Tax Relief Act: Provides various exemptions including exclusion of profits from the sale of principal residence, exclusion of certain travel expenses for military duty, and exemption of additional pay and allowances from Arkansas income tax.

  • Homestead and Personal Property Tax Exemption: Disabled eligible Veterans and unremarried surviving spouses are exempt from all state taxes on their homestead and personal property.

Recreation Benefits

  • Disabled Veterans Hunting and Fishing Benefits: Disabled Veterans can obtain special hunting and fishing licenses with proof of Arkansas residency and VA documentation of disability.

  • Discounted Camping at State Parks: Resident Veterans with a 100% permanent disability rating from the VA receive year-round camping at half price in Arkansas State Parks.

Education Programs

  • Arkansas National Guard Tuition Waiver Program: Exempts Arkansas National Guard Service members from up to 120 credit hours of tuition at state-supported public institutions of higher education.

  • Arkansas Military Dependents Scholarship Program: Offers a tuition waiver for eligible Spouses and dependent Children of specific Service members and Veterans.

Housing

  • Arkansas State Veterans Homes: Housing and care for eligible Veterans, Spouses, and dependents.

Employment and Job Training

  • Arkansas State Employee Leave for Military Duty: Provides state employees who serve in reserve components of the U.S. Armed Forces with paid military leave annually.

  • Arkansas State Employment Veterans Hiring Preference: Offers Veterans preference in state employment, including additional points in the hiring process and promotions.

Burials and Memorials

  • National Cemeteries: Arkansas offers burial benefits for eligible Veterans and their family members, including gravesite, opening and closing of the grave, perpetual care, headstone or marker, burial flag, and Presidential Memorial Certificate.

VA Benefit Resources in Arkansas

  • Arkansas provides Veterans with a Regional Benefits Office and VA Medical Centers to assist with accessing VA benefits and healthcare services.

  • For disabled Veterans seeking VA compensation or additional benefits, consultation with us at ForTheVeteran can offer expert guidance.

These benefits are designed to honor and support the service and sacrifices made by Veterans and their families. Eligibility for specific benefits may vary based on factors such as residency, military affiliation, and disability status.

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