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Is National Guard compensation considered military compensation?

Is National Guard compensation considered military compensation?

Only the following National Guard compensation is considered military compensation and therefore exempt from Michigan tax:

  • Weeknight and regular weekend drills
  • Summer camp
  • Pay received for riot duty if nationalized by the president of the United States
  • Public Health Officers pay for those assigned to the Coast Guard or who are nonresidents of Michigan
  • Retirement/Pension benefits