STATE VETERANS EXEMPTIONS
Veteran exemptions : If you are a veteran or an active duty service member but are not currently receiving a veteran's exemption, the first step is to file your DD-214 with the City Clerk's Office. If you served during a recognized period of combat, you could be entitled to a $1500 assessment reduction. Your DD-214 must be filed by September 30th in order to receive the exemption beginning with that October 1st Grand List. If you are not able to locate your DD-214 discharge paperwork, you may request a copy by visiting, www.archives.gov/veterans. If you are a veteran who was disabled in combat, you may be eligible for an increased exemption. A recent letter from the Veteran's Administration that indicates the disability
percentage must be presented in order to receive the increased exemption.
Veterans who are already receiving the base veteran's exemption for serving during recognized periods of combat or for a service-related disability may also be entitled to the Additional Veterans Exemption. This is a program that doubles the base veteran's exemption for veterans who have a limited income. Applicants are subject to the same income guidelines as the Elderly and Totally Disabled Homeowners Program, and must provide proof of income for the previous year, including Social Security 1099s. The filing period is February 1st to October 1st annually. Those already on the program need to re-apply biennially.
Applicants who are eligible for the income-based Additional Veterans Exemption will also be eligible for the Local-Option Veterans Exemption. The Local-Option Veterans Exemption will entitle them to an additional $10,000 of assessment reduction. Once a veteran has filed an application for the Additional Veterans Exemption, he will automatically receive the Local-option Veterans Exemption, provided the veteran continues to re-apply for the programs every other year.
Beginning October 1st 2006, the new local-option Additional Veteran’s Program based on income amounts that exceed the above program limits, by $25,000, may apply for the $10,000 exemption providing they bring in all income verification of the previous year. Once qualified, you must apply biannually, February 1st to October 1st.
"LOCAL OPTION" ADDITIONAL VETERANS EXEMPTION
Taxable income limits for the Grand List of 2011 are:
$57,300 Single and $64,500 Married.
GOOD NEWS ****PUBLIC ACT 08-121****
Amended and effective July 1, 2008
Connecticut General Statute 12-81(53)(a) One motor vehicle belonging to, leased to or held in trust for, any member of the United States armed forces, if such motor vehicle is garaged inside or outside the state;
The above amended legislation applies to any Active Duty Veteran, serving in any branch of the Military may, by application, be eligible for a 100% exemption on one vehicle no matter where it is garaged. This new legislation is in addition to receiving the standard $1,500 exemption when filing a DD-214 with the City Clerk or providing the Assessor's Office with a copy of your orders.
Applications are available at the Assessor's Office and must be filed no later than December 31st, following the date in which such tax was due. (July 1)For further information contact the Assessor's Office.
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