state-by-state assessment
Military Retirement Pay Ex- empt From State Taxes: Some states might allow an exemption of a specific amount, a percentage, or full military retired pay from state in- come tax. Veterans also might receive exemptions for disability pay, and spouses might be able to receive ex- emptions for their survivor benefits.
Monetary Incentives (Veteran Bonuses): Some states might offer monetary incentives to some vet- erans based on their age and other criteria, including disability status or service during specified periods of conflict.
Homestead Tax Exemption: Most states offer veteran homeown- ers either property tax exemptions or homestead exemptions, which limit the amount their property can be assessed at for tax purposes. The exemption may be based on age and/ or disability rating.
Other Property Tax Exemp- tions: In addition to homestead tax exemptions, most states offer some kind of property tax relief, which might freeze the assessed value of a home after a veteran homeowner reaches a certain age. Also, many counties and municipalities have their own separate tax-relief programs.
Learn more about the specific programs compared on the pages that follow.
Veteran Status Noted on Driver’s License/State ID: Many states have passed legislation add- ing veteran’s designation to driver’s licenses and state-issued ID cards. This makes it easier for veterans to prove their status, instead of carry- ing around their discharge papers, to receive discounts from hotels and retailers.
Unemployment Compensa- tion for Military Spouses: Spouses of servicemembers often
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must quit their jobs to follow their military sponsor on military reloca- tion orders. To alleviate this involun- tary unemployment, 44 states have made military spouses in this situa- tion eligible for unemployment com- pensation while seeking jobs at their new duty stations.
Servicemember Credit Toward State Licensure/Certification for Military Training: To help servicemembers find employment in the civilian world after they finish their military careers, many states have passed legislation that will count military education, training, and experience toward professional licensure and certification require- ments. Where this benefit is avail- able, veterans can show licensing boards and academic institutions their transcript of military service issued by DoD when they apply for a professional license or certification.
Portability for Military Spouse Licensure: Military relocations can inhibit the career development of military spouses who work in profes- sions that require licenses, because licensing requirements might vary widely between states. To date, 28 states have adopted legislation to ease this problem. Professions cov- ered by such legislation vary from state to state.
Interstate Compact on Educa- tional Opportunity for Military Children: Adopted in 43 states, the compact is designed to help mili- tary children overcome educational challenges associated with frequent interstate moves. States that partici- pate in the compact follow common guidelines when handling issues such as immunization requirements, records transfer, class placement, extracurricular activities, and gradu- ation requirements.
CRITERIA for state reports
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