Bill > H3221

This bill updates and expands tax exemptions for disabled veterans in Massachusetts by modifying several existing provisions of the state tax code. The bill provides different levels of property tax exemptions for veterans with varying levels of service-connected disabilities, ranging from $800 to $3,000 in tax relief depending on the severity of the disability. To qualify, veterans must be legal residents of Massachusetts, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and either have been domiciled in the state for at least six months before military service or have resided in Massachusetts for two consecutive years prior to filing for the exemption. The bill creates specific exemption categories for veterans who have lost limbs, lost sight in one eye, been awarded certain military honors, been prisoners of war, or have a 100% disability rating from the Veterans Administration. Importantly, the exemptions can be continued for surviving spouses who remain in the same property, and the tax relief is shared between local municipalities and the state, with the state treasurer reimbursing cities and towns for their portion of the exemption. The bill aims to provide additional financial support for disabled veterans by reducing their property tax burden based on their service-related disabilities.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3221