Veterans' or Veterans' Spouse/Surviving Spouse Tax Credit

Credit Amount: $500 to be subtracted from annual tax bill ($250 bi-annually).

Filing Deadline:  April 15th

Qualifications:

• Resident of New Hampshire for at least one year prior to April 1st of the application year.
• A veteran as defined in RSA 21:50; and
• Served not less than 90 days on active service in the armed forces of the United States in any qualifying war or armed conflict (listed below) or the spouse or surviving spouse of such resident; provided that training for active duty by a member of the national guard or reserve shall be included as service
• Was terminated from the armed forces because of service-connected disability; or the surviving spouse of such resident; and
• The surviving spouse of any resident who suffered a service-connected death.
• Continues to serve or was honorably discharged from service or an officer who continues to serve or was honorably separated from service.
• Owner of property on April 1st of application year, which must be principal place of abode.

Documents Required:

• “Certificate of Release or Discharge of Active Duty” form DD-214, Member 4 outlining character of service (or equivalent depending upon which branch of service was served) or Veteran State Council Approved Document.
• Photo ID
• If your property is held in a trust, you must submit a PA-33 “Statement of Qualification Form’ and supply a copy of your trust document indicating that you own equitable title or beneficial interest for life in the property.
• A copy of the marriage and death certificates if you are applying as the spouse or surviving spouse of a veteran.
• Additional supporting documentation may be required upon review.
• An application will be filled out at time of submittal.

Qualifying Wars or Armed Conflict:

World War I – April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918 (extended to April 1, 1920 if served in Russia with criteria). 

World War II – December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946.

Korean Conflict – June 25, 1950 to January 31, 1955. 

Vietnam Conflict – December 22, 1961 to May 7, 1975. 

Vietnam Conflict – July 1, 1958 to December 22, 1961.  Vietnam service medal or armed forces expeditionary medal required.

Persian Gulf War – August 2, 1990 and the date thereafter prescribed by Presidential proclamation or by law. 

Any other war armed conflict that has occurred since May 8, 1975 in which the resident earned an armed forces expeditionary medal or theater of operations service medal.

Note: 

• If you are receiving a Veteran’s Credit in any other Town, City or State, you are NOT eligible to receive a Veteran’s Credit in Durham.  This Credit is listed under RSA 72:28 in the State statutes.

Notify the Assessor's Office at tcutler@ci.durham.nh.us with any changes of address as that may necessitate re-applying for this credit.