HB1494

Increasing the maximum amount of the optional veterans' tax credit, optional combat service tax credit, and optional surviving spouse tax credit.

Complete·6/1/26

New Hampshire HB1494 increases the maximum amounts for optional veterans', combat service, and surviving spouse tax credits.

New Hampshire HB1494 amends the state's tax code to increase the maximum amounts for optional tax credits for veterans, those with combat service, and surviving spouses. The optional veterans' tax credit increases from $750 to $1,000, the combat service tax credit from $500 to $750, and the surviving spouse tax credit from $2,000 to $2,500. These credits apply to property taxes on real and personal property for qualifying individuals.

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Calendar

Mar 17

9:45 AM

Election Law and Municipal Affairs Hearing

Jan 16

11:00 AM

Municipal and County Government Public Hearing

History

Jun 1

House

Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/28/2026; Chapter 96; eff. 04/1/2027

May 18

Senate

Enrolled Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess 05/14/2026); Senate Journal 13

May 18

House

Enrolled (in recess of) 05/14/2026 House Journal 13