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Introduced January 8, 2025

House
Adjourned Sine Die
2025 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to the taxation of retirement distributions.

Amend KRS 141.019 to increase the retirement distribution exclusion from $31,110 to $41,110 for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2026.

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This bill would raise the amount of retirement income that Kentuckians can exclude from state income taxes. Starting in 2026, the first $41,110 of retirement distributions would be tax-free at the state level, up from the current $31,110 limit. Who it may affect: Kentuckians who receive retirement distributions, such as retirees drawing from pensions, 401(k)s, or similar accounts.

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Legislative History

Jan 8, 2025 · House
Introduced In House
Jan 8, 2025 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Feb 4, 2025 · House
To Appropriations & Revenue (H)

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Ashley Tackett Laferty

Representative · House District 095

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Erika Hancock

Representative · House District 057

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erika.hancock@kylegislature.gov
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Chad Aull

Representative · House District 079

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chad.aull@kylegislature.gov
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George Brown

Representative · House District 077

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Adrielle Camuel

Representative · House District 093

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Adrielle.Camuel@kylegislature.gov
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Beverly Chester-Burton

Representative · House District 044

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beverly.chesterburton@kylegislature.gov
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Alan Gentry

Representative · House District 046

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Al.Gentry@kylegislature.gov
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Vanessa Grossl

Representative · House District 088

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vanessa.grossl@kylegislature.gov
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Mark Hart

Representative · House District 078

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Mark.Hart@kylegislature.gov
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Kimberly Holloway

Representative · House District 002

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kim.holloway@kylegislature.gov
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Matt Lockett

Representative · House District 039

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Matt.Lockett@kylegislature.gov
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Adam Moore

Representative · House District 045

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adam.moore@kylegislature.gov
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Sarah Stalker

Representative · House District 034

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sarah.stalker@kylegislature.gov
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Richard White

Representative · House District 099

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Richard.White@kylegislature.gov

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