Pvt Charles J Shutt Detachment VAVS

Illinois, Ohio, and Massachusetts passed legislation to help veterans transition back into civilian life. Veterans in Massachusetts are entitled to bonuses through the state's Welcome Home Program. Massachusetts's veterans should call the State Treasurer's office at 617-367-9333, ext. 859, to request bonus application materials. In Illinois, a new tax law known as the Returning Veterans Homestead Exemption provides one-time $5,000 reduction to their home's equalized assessed value. For more information, visit the Illinois Department of Revenue website. Ohio's governor signed a law that exempts military pensions from state income tax and also prevents discrimination against veterans.