Of course, when it comes to taxing and credits, everyone is at an advantage given that they meet the requirements. For veterans that have given a service for their country, these benefits are even more important and that's why the Federal government recognizes the disabled veteran tax credits. This helps them to counter the many taxes that have to be paid from state to state so that they will be able to lead comfortable lives despite their own disadvantages.
Now, this is not the same as a disabled person's tax credit. People who are qualified for disabled veteran tax credits need to be a veteran who was disabled while serving the armed forces. In other cases, the disabled veteran tax credits are given to the spouse and child under 18 years of age of a disabled veteran or of a member of the armed forces who was killed while on duty. Tax exemptions come in different amounts for the disabled veteran and it really depends on the disability. The amounts can range anywhere between $5000 and $12000.
There only way to apply for this kind of tax credit is to complete Applications for disabled veterans or a survivor's exemption form. There is also a deadline for the filing of these documents and this is between January 1 and April 30 of the tax year. A disabled veteran's exemption can be filed up to one year from the delinquency date also.
Remember that disabled veterans tax credit exemptions vary from state to state so you will need to contact local offices to find out all the details according to your disability and properties. In some states, age restriction has also been lifted so that people can get their benefits no matter what age they are as long as they qualify for the tax credit program.