Some tax breaks, help available for veterans
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Veterans can get some extra help preparing and paying their income and property taxes this year.
New York’s “Cold War veterans,” meaning those who served in the armed forces between Sept. 2, 1945, and Dec. 26, 1991, are eligible for property tax exemptions this year, but due to some delays at county and municipal levels,
it seems only veterans living in Rye Brook may be able to take advantage of the discount in Westchester this year? Veterans should contact their local tax assessor to find out whether their municipality has adopted the exemption.
For income taxes, the West Point Tax Center can assist active duty military service members, military retirees, and immediate family members. IRS-trained tax preparers are available to answer questions and file tax returns from 8:30 to 11:45 a.m. and from 1-4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Walk-ins are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis, but scheduled appointments are given priority. Call 845-938-5920 for more information.
The IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program also offers free tax return preparation to military personnel and their fmailies, working with the Armed Forces Tax Council. Military-based VITA sites provide free tax advice, tax preparation, return filing and other tax assistance to military members and their families. For more information, call 1-800-829-1040.
There’s also help available for active duty, Guard and Reserve members from Military OneSource.
Post a comment below if you know of any other tax resources for veterans or to share your thoughts on the information posted here.
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