DISABLED VETERANS

A new New York law makes the full property tax exemption for 100% disabled veterans mandatory statewide starting October 1, 2026, ending years of patchwork local opt-in rules.

Indiana replaced its veteran property tax deduction with new stackable credits, but veterans must re-register with their county auditor by Dec. 30, 2026, or risk losing the benefit.

Kansas now exempts 100% disabled veterans from state sales tax on up to $24,000 in purchases a year, effective July 1, 2026.

A bill on Gov. Newsom's desk would exempt 100%-disabled California veterans from property taxes on their primary home, with full relief for lower-income veterans.

A constitutional amendment letting surviving spouses of disabled veterans move their property tax exemption to a new home is now certified for Louisiana's November 2026 ballot.

Iowa now waives tuition and fees at its three public universities for 100% disabled veterans, following a unanimous bipartisan vote.

New Mexico's $10,000 standard exemption and a new disability-rating-based property tax break both take effect for the 2026 tax year.

Starting July 1, 2026, Kansas exempts 100% disabled veterans from state sales tax on up to $24,000 in purchases a year. Here's how the new exemption works.