New Jersey § 54:4-8
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 54:4-8, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 54:4-8.
Every fact essential to support a claim for a veteran's deduction hereunder shall
exist on October 1 of the pretax year and in the case of an application by a veteran
such application shall establish that the claimant was, on October 1 of the pretax
year, (a) a veteran, as herein defined, (b) the owner of the legal title to the property
as to which the veteran's deduction is claimed and (c) a citizen and resident of this
State and, in the case of an application by a surviving spouse, as herein defined,
such application shall establish that the surviving spouse was, on October 1 of the
pretax year, (a) the owner of the legal title to the property as to which the veteran's
deduction is claimed, (b) that he or she has not remarried and (c) that he or she
is a resident of this State. For purposes of establishing a claim, a tenant shareholder in a cooperative or a
mutual housing corporation shall be deemed the owner of legal title to his proportionate
share of the taxable value of the real property of the corporation or any other entity
holding title. For the purpose of establishing a claim, a resident of a continuing care retirement
community shall be deemed the owner of legal title to the share of the taxable value
of the real property of the continuing care retirement community that is attributable
to the unit that the resident occupies.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 54:4-8
What does New Jersey Statutes § 54:4-8 cover?
Section 54:4-8 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 54:4-8?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 54:4-8" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 54:4-8 apply to my situation?
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