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New York
Every veteran benefit New York 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): No
Graduated by rating: Yes
Military retired pay tax: Fully exempt
Education benefit: Veterans Tuition Awards (VTA); MERIT Scholarship
Property Tax
Program
Alternative / Eligible Funds / Cold War Veterans Exemptions
Full exemption at 100% P&T?
No
Graduated by rating?
Yes
Administered by
Local assessing unit
Exemption amount / cap
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Income test?
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Key notes & traps
Three distinct programs; locality opts in and sets caps. Highly variable by jurisdiction.
Income Tax
Military retired pay
Fully exempt
Active duty pay
Taxed
VA disability compensation
Not taxable (federal exclusion)
Confidence
High
Education
Program
Veterans Tuition Awards (VTA); MERIT Scholarship
Who it covers
Veterans; dependents
Benefit limit / amount
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Notes
VTA covers tuition at SUNY/CUNY rates for eligible combat veterans.
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
Civil service preference points, larger for disabled veterans; Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business program.
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
Free lifetime licenses for 40%+ service-connected disabled veterans.
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
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Homes, Burial & Aid
Homes & cemeteries
Multiple state veterans homes operated through SUNY and NY State.
Financial assistance programs
NY State Blind Annuity; Gold Star Annuity.