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HB 5149

AN ACT ESTABLISHING A PERSONAL INCOME TAX DEDUCTION FOR MILITARY FUNERAL HONOR GUARD DETAIL COMPENSATION.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Anne Dauphinais and 1 co-sponsor

Connecticut bill creates state income tax deduction for military members compensated for performing funeral honor guard ceremonial duties at burials.

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Bill Summary · HB 5149

Legislative bill overview

HB 5149 would create a Connecticut state income tax deduction for compensation received by military members who perform funeral honor guard duties. This deduction would allow veterans and active-duty service members to exclude income earned from providing ceremonial honors at military funerals from their state taxable income.

Why is this important

Military funeral honor guard details are typically performed by volunteers or minimally compensated service members as part of their duty to honor fallen comrades. This tax deduction recognizes and provides modest financial relief to those who take on these ceremonial responsibilities, particularly impacting lower and middle-income veterans who may perform such duties while supplementing their income.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope and definition questions: The bill's language regarding which compensation qualifies (state vs. federal honors, different branches, minimum payment thresholds) could create administrative complexity and disputes about eligibility.
  • Tax base erosion: Opponents may argue this creates a narrow tax preference that erodes state revenue without clear public benefit justification compared to other veteran support programs.
  • Equity concerns: Questions about whether this benefit should extend to all funeral detail participants equally, or if it creates disparities based on military rank, branch, or state vs. federal employment status.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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