Veteran / Surviving Spouse Tax Deduction

Veterans

Veteran and/or their surviving spouse are eligible for a $250 deduction. Veterans must meet the following requirements as of October 1 of the pretax year.

  • Honorably discharged with active wartime service in the U.S. Armed Forces (Copy of DD214 required)
  • Own property, wholly or in part, or hold legal title to the property for which deduction is claimed.
  • Be a citizen and legal or domiciliary resident of New Jersey.

Surviving Spouses

Surviving spouse of a veteran must meet the following requirements as of October 1 or the pretax year.

  • Document that the deceased veteran or service person was a citizen and resident of New Jersey at
  • Death that had active wartime service in the U. S. Armed Forces and who was honorable discharged or who died on active wartime duty.
  • Have not remarried.
  • Be a legal or domiciliary resident of New Jersey.
  • Own the property, wholly or in part, or hold legal title to the property for which deduction is claimed.

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