HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) – A Pennsylvania lawmaker is proposing legislation to exempt members of the Pennsylvania National Guard from paying some personal income tax.

State Representative Dane Watro (R-Schuylkill/Luzerne), a U.S. Army veteran and member of the House Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee, proposed the legislation on Monday.

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Watro says his bill would exempt all income derived from Pennsylvania National Guard service from the state’s personal income tax, which is 3.07%.

“It is the service and sacrifice of the brave individuals in our armed forces that ensure our country and communities stay safe and prosperous,” said Watro. “In honor of those sacrifices, it is my hope that we may reward these heroes for their bravery and valor and exempt them from the Personal Income Tax.”

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Income in the Pennsylvania National Guard has several variables such as your rank, time of service, and whether you’re an officer.

For example, according to the Army National Guard’s pay calculator, an enlisted E-1 Private with one year of service earns $4,236.12. This includes payment for weekend drills and annual training. An enlisted E-9 Sergeant Major with 20 years of experience receives nearly $15,700.

Service members can earn additional benefits and collect active duty pay for deployment or additional training.

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