Tax Deduction Claim by Surviving Spouse of Veteran or Serviceperson
Veteran Claimant
as of October 1 pretax year must:
1. have had active wartime service in United States Armed Forces and been honorably discharged;
2. own the property, wholly or in part, or hold legal title to the property for which deduction is claimed;
3. be a citizen and legal or domiciliary resident of New Jersey.
Surviving Spouse Claimant
as of October 1 pretax year:
1. document that the deceased veteran or serviceperson was a citizen and resident of New Jersey at death who had active wartime service in the United States Armed Forces and who was honorably discharged or who died on active duty;
2. not have remarried;
3. be a legal or domiciliary resident of New Jersey;
4. own the property, wholly or in part, or hold legal title to the property for which deduction is claimed.
Deduction forms may be obtained by contacting the Assessor’s Office @ (732) 542-3400 ext. 222 or by selecting the links below. Both of the below forms need to be completed.
Surviving Spouse of a Veteran or Serviceperson Deduction Forms