Pa Tax Exempt Program For 100% P & T Vets

[cragwex]

Guys if anyone from PA could weigh in I would appreciate it. My question is about the "Disabled Veterans Real Estate Tax Exemption" states that the Veteran must prove financial need according to the criteria established by the State Veterans Commission if their annual income exceeds $87,212. I get the applicants with an annual income of $87,212 or less are given a rebuttable presumption to have a need for the exemption Program. But what constitutes the financial need? What if my wife (and 2 kids) and I make $100,000.00 and but taxes are $12,000.00-$20,000.00, in my eyes that would constitute hardship. Has anyone known of a veteran or a veteran and his family making more but qualify for the exemption? I am moving back to PA where I was raised in the not too distant future. Any help would be appreciated. Russ

[Navy04]

Sorry to say bud but that income would not constitute as hardship. If you look at the IRS guidelines it states that a hardship for family of 4 is $42000 or less. You are considered to be in the Median to Upper financial class. I get the 100% exemption rate here in Texas, but none of my Incomes show up on paper, as they are for VA and SSDI. Again someone on here can double check or chime in, as I can only speak from experience. Good luck