Does a 1099R from Arizona State Retirement System qualify as AZ residents state or local governament pension

[luv2snore]

Government...Not a college

[DoninGA]

Yes, a 1099-R from the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) qualifies as a state or local government pension for Arizona state tax purposes, allowing residents to subtract up to $2,500 of the taxable amount from their Arizona adjusted gross income. ASRS is a defined benefit plan, and distributions are generally taxable, but qualify for this deduction.