Tuesday, July 20, 2010

War veterans benefit from new state laws

Article Title: War veterans benefit from new state laws

Snippet of Article: "...Most veterans get some basic federal benefits including health care, low-interest home loans, life insurance and tuition help. Every state also offers some benefits to veterans ranging from free or reduced tuition at state colleges or universities to tax breaks, among other things.

Oklahoma’s new provision, which passed with 85 percent of the vote, exempts disabled war veterans or their surviving spouses from personal property taxes, beginning Jan. 1. To qualify, a veteran has to be head of the household and have an honorable discharge with a permanent disability contracted while on active duty. ..."

Article Source: www.stateline.org