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State & Local Benifits?
Sp4LittleJohn
Registered to :Aug 22, 2001 Messages :148 From :Fayetteville, Ga. Posted 14-11-2001 at 06:50 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ----------------- Pain is only temporary. Pride is forever. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Profile Email Qoute Drywall Registered to :Aug 22, 2001 Messages :182 From :Mn Posted 14-11-2001 at 09:29 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Profile www Qoute SgtBlake Registered to :Oct 18, 2001 Messages :885 From :Mpls Mn Posted 14-11-2001 at 09:58 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I'm not sure what benefits, your talking about littlejohn. ----------------- Sgt G.A. Blake, MARINE, The Title says it all. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Profile www Qoute KOOL Registered to :Sep 27, 2001 Messages :68 From :Inner Space Posted 08-12-2001 at 17:20 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IN NJ & NY you get 10% off county and city property taxes. ----------------- ANCHOR CLANKER -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Profile Qoute Andy Registered to :Aug 23, 2001 Messages :197 From :Massachusetts Posted 14-12-2001 at 00:29 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 |
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