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Sp4LittleJohn
Registered to :Aug 22, 2001
Messages :148
From :Fayetteville, Ga.
Posted 14-11-2001 at 06:50
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Just a question. What benifits are offered to you locally or by your state for veterans?
In Georgia any veteran who has resided in the state for 5 years is entitled to a free Drivers License. Totally disabled veterans are entitled to free license plates for one car, which can be a substantial savings since the state depends on Ad Volrem taxes on its plates to pay for its road maintenance instead of road taxes on gasoline (example; a new $25,000 car would cost about $300 to plate).
Locally, I pay only the county portion on my property taxes and nothing on the school portion of property taxes. This saves about $1,100 a year in property taxes on my home valued at $170,000. In some counties a totally disabled vet pays no property tax at all.
State park camping is free, hunting and fishing licences are free, etc. These are just a few of the "bennies" offered disabled vets here that I know of.
Perhaps this information can be used by you to lobby for improved benifits with your state and local government, that's certainly what I intend to do with it.
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Drywall
Registered to :Aug 22, 2001
Messages :182
From :Mn
Posted 14-11-2001 at 09:29
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Little John
In Minnesota there are no benefits for vets that I am aware of. Maybe Sgt Blake knows of some. We wouldn't want to offend any non-vets now, would we.
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SgtBlake
Registered to :Oct 18, 2001
Messages :885
From :Mpls Mn
Posted 14-11-2001 at 09:58
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I'm not sure what benefits, your talking about littlejohn.
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KOOL
Registered to :Sep 27, 2001
Messages :68
From :Inner Space
Posted 08-12-2001 at 17:20
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IN NJ & NY you get 10% off county and city property taxes.
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Andy
Registered to :Aug 23, 2001
Messages :197
From :Massachusetts
Posted 14-12-2001 at 00:29
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Veterans benifits:
In Massachusetts upon being discharged a vet who served during time of war received a one time $300. cash payment. When taking a Civil Service test 5 point are added to the score once the person passes the test. One can go to any state college for free. That, along with the GI Bill was very nice. I believe that's it.
However, if the vet has a purple heart or a disability suffered because of service there are LOTS of benifits.
At 100% disabled, a vet gets one third off on property tax, there are no sales tax when buying a car, one receives a check for $750 twice a year. A purple heart vet gets 10 points on Civil Service entry exams. If you want to start a business and are 10% disabled, or more you can get a 2% loan.
In all cases when a person has a purple heart, bronze or silver star, MOH, or was a POW his number plate is free. The plate AND registration are free.
There are others but that's all I can come up with at the moment. Although, being healthy would be better.
Stay healthy,
Andy
Registered to :Aug 22, 2001
Messages :148
From :Fayetteville, Ga.
Posted 14-11-2001 at 06:50
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Just a question. What benifits are offered to you locally or by your state for veterans?
In Georgia any veteran who has resided in the state for 5 years is entitled to a free Drivers License. Totally disabled veterans are entitled to free license plates for one car, which can be a substantial savings since the state depends on Ad Volrem taxes on its plates to pay for its road maintenance instead of road taxes on gasoline (example; a new $25,000 car would cost about $300 to plate).
Locally, I pay only the county portion on my property taxes and nothing on the school portion of property taxes. This saves about $1,100 a year in property taxes on my home valued at $170,000. In some counties a totally disabled vet pays no property tax at all.
State park camping is free, hunting and fishing licences are free, etc. These are just a few of the "bennies" offered disabled vets here that I know of.
Perhaps this information can be used by you to lobby for improved benifits with your state and local government, that's certainly what I intend to do with it.
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Pain is only temporary. Pride is forever.
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Drywall
Registered to :Aug 22, 2001
Messages :182
From :Mn
Posted 14-11-2001 at 09:29
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Little John
In Minnesota there are no benefits for vets that I am aware of. Maybe Sgt Blake knows of some. We wouldn't want to offend any non-vets now, would we.
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SgtBlake
Registered to :Oct 18, 2001
Messages :885
From :Mpls Mn
Posted 14-11-2001 at 09:58
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I'm not sure what benefits, your talking about littlejohn.
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KOOL
Registered to :Sep 27, 2001
Messages :68
From :Inner Space
Posted 08-12-2001 at 17:20
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IN NJ & NY you get 10% off county and city property taxes.
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Andy
Registered to :Aug 23, 2001
Messages :197
From :Massachusetts
Posted 14-12-2001 at 00:29
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Veterans benifits:
In Massachusetts upon being discharged a vet who served during time of war received a one time $300. cash payment. When taking a Civil Service test 5 point are added to the score once the person passes the test. One can go to any state college for free. That, along with the GI Bill was very nice. I believe that's it.
However, if the vet has a purple heart or a disability suffered because of service there are LOTS of benifits.
At 100% disabled, a vet gets one third off on property tax, there are no sales tax when buying a car, one receives a check for $750 twice a year. A purple heart vet gets 10 points on Civil Service entry exams. If you want to start a business and are 10% disabled, or more you can get a 2% loan.
In all cases when a person has a purple heart, bronze or silver star, MOH, or was a POW his number plate is free. The plate AND registration are free.
There are others but that's all I can come up with at the moment. Although, being healthy would be better.
Stay healthy,
Andy