HB 148 -- Income Tax Deduction for Retirement and Disability Benefits Sponsor: Salva Currently, a public or private retiree may deduct up to $6,000 of pension allowances received each year if his or her income is not in excess of $32,000 for married taxpayers or $25,000 for single taxpayers. Beginning January 1, 2007, this bill increases the $6,000 allowance to $12,000 subject to the income limitations. Disability allowances will also be eligible for this deduction.Copyright (c) Missouri House of Representatives