Wisconsin Veterans and Surviving Spouses Property Tax Credit

This is a refundable property tax credit for the primary residence (in-state) via the state income tax form. In addition to the general eligibility preconditions for all state benefits, several unique requirements apply. Here is a summary:

• Eligible veterans age 65 or older who (1) entered service from Wisconsin* and (2) have a combined VA service-connected disability rating of 100%.  
• The unremarried surviving spouse of an eligible veteran.
• The unremarried surviving spouse of a veteran who (1) entered active duty as a Wisconsin resident, (2) died in the line of duty, and (3) was a Wisconsin resident at the time of death.

For additional information, instructions on how to apply, and request form see the WDVA B0106 brochure (Wisconsin Veterans and Surviving Spouses Property Tax Credit).

*Note: Unlike most Wisconsin state veterans benefits, the tax credit requires that the veteran entered the service from this state. In most cases, but not this one, the requirement is 12 months of continuous residency.