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New Hampshire
Every veteran benefit New Hampshire offers — property tax, income tax, education, and more. Confirm current dollar amounts with the official source linked in each section.
At a glance
Property tax (100% P&T): Credit
Graduated by rating: Yes
Military retired pay tax: No tax on earned income
Education benefit: New Hampshire Scholarships for Orphans of Veterans
Some income-tax details for New Hampshire conflict between sources. Confirm current rules with the state revenue department linked below before relying on them.
Property Tax
Program
Service-Connected Total Disability Tax Credit (RSA 72:35)
Full exemption at 100% P&T?
Credit
Graduated by rating?
Yes
Administered by
Municipality
Exemption amount / cap
VERIFY AT SOURCE
Income test?
VERIFY AT SOURCE
Key notes & traps
Town-adopted credit amounts within statutory range. Varies significantly by town.
Income Tax
Military retired pay
No tax on earned income
Active duty pay
No tax on earned income
VA disability compensation
Not taxable (federal exclusion)
Confidence
VERIFY AT SOURCE
Notes
NH historically taxed interest and dividends only; that tax has been phased out. Verify current status.
Education
Program
New Hampshire Scholarships for Orphans of Veterans
Who it covers
Children of deceased veterans
Benefit limit / amount
VERIFY AT SOURCE
Notes
Limited program.
Employment & Licensing
Standard provisions
Veterans preference in state classified hiring (points or absolute preference); disabled veteran enhanced preference; military occupational credentialing/licensure reciprocity; spouse licensure portability
State-specific notes
VERIFY AT SOURCE - no distinctive program recorded
Recreation & Parks
Hunting & fishing
Reduced or free resident hunting/fishing license for disabled veterans - rating threshold varies
State parks
Reduced or free state park admission/camping for disabled veterans
State-specific notes
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Motor Vehicle & ID
Standard provisions
Disabled veteran and specialty military license plates (Purple Heart, Medal of Honor, campaign, branch); fee waiver or reduction commonly tied to rating; DV parking privileges; veteran designation on driver's license/ID
State-specific notes
VERIFY AT SOURCE
Homes, Burial & Aid
Homes & cemeteries
State veterans home(s) (skilled nursing / domiciliary, per-diem supported); state veterans cemetery or cemeteries; state burial allowance in some states
Financial assistance programs
VERIFY AT SOURCE