Question: what is the federal tax rate on military retirement pay?
Answer: Up to $6,250 plus 25% of retired pay over that amount is tax-free for 2019. That will increase to 50% in 2020, 75% in 2021 and 100% for taxable years beginning after 2021. Up to $31,110 is tax-free, you may be able to exclude more in some situations.