RI Veterans: Did you know? (tax credit, resources, contaminants…), 23-2-23 – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer on veterans issues March 15 th – Deadline for Veterans Real Estate Tax Applications If you served in the U.S. Armed Forces from 1947, and were honorably discharged, under Rhode Island law you are entitled to an annual tax credit from your town or city if you own a house. VETTIP – Rhode Island law classifies any person who has an honorable discharge served in the Armed Forces since 1947 as a veteran. If you present your DD214 and the town or city representative denies to accept your application for the tax exemption, saying “you are not a veteran or eligible”, contact your local State of Rhode Island Senator or State Representative. To be eligible for this credit, the veteran must bring his or her DD214/discharge papers to the city or town hall and apply for the veteran tax credit. The credit will result in an average savings for veteran from $100 to $500 dollars, annually, on ...