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.
No person shall be allowed a veteran's deduction from the tax assessed against real
and personal property of more than $100 in the aggregate in tax year 2000, $150 in
the aggregate in tax year 2001, $200 in the aggregate in tax year 2002 and $250 in
the aggregate in any subsequent tax year, but a veteran's deduction may be claimed
in any taxing district in which the claimant has taxable property and may be apportioned,
at the claimant's option, between two or more taxing districts; provided such claims
shall not exceed $100 in the aggregate in tax year 2000, $150 in the aggregate in
tax year 2001, $200 in the aggregate in tax year 2002 and $250 in the aggregate in
any subsequent tax year. If a surviving spouse, as herein defined, shall have been honorably discharged or
released under honorable circumstances from active service in any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States, the surviving spouse shall
be entitled to a veteran's deduction for each status. The veteran's deductions herein provided shall be in addition to any exemptions
now or hereafter provided by any other statute for disabled veterans or surviving
spouses, as herein defined, and in addition to any deductions provided under P.L.1963,
c. 172 ( C.54:4-8.40 et seq. ) for senior citizens and the permanently and totally disabled, and certain surviving
spouses thereof, to which the claimant is entitled. In addition, a claimant may receive any homestead rebate or credit provided by law.
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?
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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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