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Wisconsin
Every veteran benefit Wisconsin 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 (full)
Graduated by rating: No
Military retired pay tax: Fully exempt
Education benefit: Wisconsin GI Bill (state); VetEd Grant
Property Tax
Program
Veterans and Surviving Spouses Property Tax Credit
Full exemption at 100% P&T?
Credit (full)
Graduated by rating?
No
Administered by
Dept of Revenue (income tax return)
Exemption amount / cap
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Income test?
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Key notes & traps
Refundable income tax credit equal to property taxes paid. Requires WDVA certification BEFORE claiming.
Income Tax
Military retired pay
Fully exempt
Active duty pay
Taxed
VA disability compensation
Not taxable (federal exclusion)
Confidence
High
Education
Program
Wisconsin GI Bill (state); VetEd Grant
Who it covers
Veterans; dependents
Benefit limit / amount
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Notes
Full tuition remission at UW System and technical colleges for qualifying veterans and dependents. Strong benefit.
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
Reduced-fee licenses for 70%+ disabled veterans; free state park admission for 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
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
WDVA Veterans Assistance Program; subsistence aid grants.