Veteran Tax Credit

Veterans' Exemption / Credit (RSA 72:28)

A person shall qualify for the optional Veterans’ Tax Credit  if the person is a Bow resident who is a Veteran, as defined in RSA 21:50, and served not less than 90 days active service in the armed forces of the United States in any qualifying war or armed conflict listed in the section below, and continues to serve or was honorably discharged or an officer who continues to serve or was honorably separated from service; or the spouse or surviving spouse of such resident or terminated from the armed forces because of service connected disability or surviving spouse of such resident; or surviving spouse of any resident who suffered a service-connected death.

Guidelines

  • Continues to serve or honorable discharge from service or spouse or surviving spouse of a qualifying Veteran
  • Applicant must apply with a copy of DD214 or equivalent declaring proof of service;
  • Active Duty Veteran (minimum 4 years credible service) may apply with the most recent Leave and Earning Statement
  • Owner of the property on April 1st of the application year
  • NH resident for 1 year prior to April 1st of the application year
  • Applicant's principal place of abode
  • Notify Assessor's Office of any change of address

Must be in armed service a minimum of 90 days active duty during the following dates:

  1. April 6, 1917 through November 11, 1918 (extended to April 1, 1920 for service in Russia)
  2. December 7, 1941 through December 31, 1946 (including U.S. Merchant Marines)
  3. June 25, 1950 through January 31, 1955
  4. July 1, 1958 through December 22, 1961, if earned Vietnam service medal or expeditionary medal
  5. December 22, 1961 through May 7, 1975
  6. Any other war or armed conflict that has occurred since May 8, 1975, if earned armed forces expeditionary medal or theater of operations service medal.
  7. August 2, 1990 through the date thereafter prescribed by Presidential proclamation or by law

Note: If you are receiving a Veteran's Credit in any other Town, City or State, you are NOT eligible to receive the Veterans' Credit in the town of Bow. 

The Town of Bow offers a $750 tax credit for qualifying veterans and a $4,000 tax credit for service-connected, totally disabled veterans. Spouses of deceased qualifying veterans are also eligible to apply for the tax credit.

Applications are available at the Town of Bow Assessing Office or online on the State of New Hampshire’s Veterans Tax Credit/Exemption page. To apply, please complete form PA-29. 

If your property is held in a Trust or you have a Life Estate, you must also submit form PA-33. All property owners must sign the application. A copy of the veteran’s discharge papers (DD 214 or other documentation) is required to complete the application. Veterans can request copies of their discharge papers online through the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration.

Please note that the application deadline is April 15.