HB1494 Increasing the maximum amount of the optional veterans' tax credit, optional combat service tax credit, and optional surviving spouse tax credit.
Increasing the maximum amount of the optional veterans' tax credit, optional combat service tax credit, and optional surviving spouse tax credit.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Directly reduces property tax burden for veterans, combat service members, and surviving spouses.
Your Community
Honors military service and supports veterans and their families remaining in NH communities.
Your Freedom
Optional for municipalities to adopt; no impact on broader freedoms.
Status
Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/28/2026; Chapter 96; eff. 04/1/2027
Sponsor
Diane Pauer (R)
The Short Version
Increases the maximum allowable veterans' tax credit, combat service tax credit, and surviving spouse tax credit that municipalities can offer. Passed Senate committee 5-0 unanimously, showing broad support for honoring military service.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Veterans
- ▲ Combat service members
- ▲ Surviving military spouses
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Municipal tax revenue slightly reduced where credits are adopted
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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