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.