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USVI offers a property tax credit for Veterans and a property tax exemption for certain disabled Veterans. To be eligible for a property tax credit, the applicant must be the property owners as of January 1, of the taxable year. The deadline to apply for the tax credits is before March 1 of the year when the tax credit is requested. Applicants must show proof of residency (valid USVI driver’s license or voter’s registration card), and proof of occupancy (current utility bill).
Who qualifies
Veteran Tax Credit: The following USVI residents are eligible for a $650 tax credit: Veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and received a discharge other than dishonorable; USVI National Guard Service members who: Served 20 or more years in the USVI National Guard and received a discharge other than dishonorable; Served in the USVI National Guard and was deployed for 30 or more days in a combat zone; ; Surviving spouse of an eligible Veteran; Total and Permanent Disabled Veterans: Veterans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces and received a discharge other than dishonorable and have a service-connected total and permanent disability rating from the VA are eligible for an exemption of all property taxes. For more information eligible Veterans and surviving spouses should contact the Tax Assessors Office on their island.
How to apply
The deadline to apply for the tax credits is before March 1 of the year when the tax credit is requested. For more information eligible Veterans and surviving spouses should contact the Tax Assessors Office on their island.
Deadline
The deadline to apply for the tax credits is before March 1 of the year when the tax credit is requested.
Residents of the USVI, instead of filing returns and paying taxes to the IRS, file returns and pay income taxes directly to the USVI Bureau of Internal Revenue. The taxes are at the same rates and use the same forms and rules as for federal income taxes. This results in the USVI income tax rate being equal to the tax rate for individuals living in a state with no income tax. Military Income: Military income is taxed in the USVI. Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) does not withhold taxes for state or local income tax, but it is reported annually on IRS Form 1099-R. All TSP distributions are subject…
Who qualifies
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How to apply
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USVI Taxes on Military Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), Reserve Component Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP), and Retired Serviceman’s Family Protection Plan (RSFPP) Annuities
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Survivor annuities are taxed as income in the USVI.
Who qualifies
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How to apply
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Military disability retirement pay received as a pension, annuity or similar allowance for personal injury or sickness resulting from active service in the U.S. Armed Forces should not be included in taxable income. Some of the payments which are considered disability benefits include: Disability compensation and pension payments for disabilities paid to Veterans or their families; Grants for homes designed for wheelchair living; Grants for motor vehicles for Veterans who lost their sight or the use of limbs, or; Benefits under a dependent-care assistance program.; See for more information.
Who qualifies
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How to apply
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DIC is a tax-free monetary benefit paid to eligible survivors of service members who died in the line of duty or eligible survivors of Veterans whose death resulted from a service-connected injury or disease.
Who qualifies
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How to apply
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Veterans may participate in the Annual Veteran Taxi Medallion Auction held in December. This auction is only open to resident Veterans. Veterans must comply with the following: Served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and received a discharge other than dishonorable USVI Code Title 20, Part II, Chapter 31, Section 101 ; Applications must be picked up at the Taxicab Commission’s (TCC) Office in the Veteran’s Island district during regular working hours; Applications must be taken to the USVI Office of Veterans Affairs for verification of eligibility as a resident Veteran; In addition…
Who qualifies
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How to apply
Armed Forces and received a discharge other than dishonorable USVI Code Title 20, Part II, Chapter 31, Section 101 ; Applications must be picked up at the Taxicab Commission’s (TCC) Office in the Veteran’s Island district during regular working hours; Applications must be taken to the USVI Office of Veterans Affairs for verification of eligibility as a resident Veteran; In addition to the Veteran Medallion Auction Application, attach two documents verifying residency on the island the auction is
Deadline
Armed Forces and received a discharge other than dishonorable USVI Code Title 20, Part II, Chapter 31, Section 101 ; Applications must be picked up at the Taxicab Commission’s (TCC) Office in the Veteran’s Island district during regular working hours; Applications must be taken to the USVI Office of Veterans Affairs for verification of eligibility as a resident Veteran; In addition to the Veteran
Veterans may be eligible to have the word Veteran placed on their USVI driver’s license. Adding the Veteran designation is free of charge. Veterans must contact the USVI Office of Veterans Affairs to verify eligibility.
Who qualifies
Veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and received a discharge other than dishonorable are eligible for the Veteran designation. USVI Code Title 20, Part II, Chapter 31, Section 101 After the USVI Office of Veterans Affairs verifies eligibility, they will notify the USVI Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) that the Veteran is eligible. Veterans must then apply at a . USVI Office of Veteran Affairs St. Thomas: 340-774-8387 St. Croix: 340-773-8387 Email: info_va@va.vi.gov
How to apply
Veterans must contact the USVI Office of Veterans Affairs to verify eligibility. Veterans must then apply at a .
The offers three distinctive license plates to honor the serviceand sacrifice of Veterans and their families. These license plates are offered free of charge, (applicants must still pay for the registration process). To apply for a Veteran license plate, applicants must first register with the USVI Office of Veterans Affairs. Veterans can only have two sets of Veteran license plates at any one time. USVI Veteran Specialty License Plates: Veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and received a discharge other than dishonorable are eligible for the USVI Veteran license…
Who qualifies
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How to apply
To apply for a Veteran license plate, applicants must first register with the USVI Office of Veterans Affairs. Plates will be issued in the following order: Father; Mother; Child (eldest to youngest); For more information or assistance, please contact the USVI Office of Veterans Affairs.
University of the Virgin Islands, Center for Excellence in Leadership and Learning (UVI CELL)
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UVI CELL offers in-person and online courses covering a wide variety of topics ranging from cake decorating to computer science. All UVI CELL courses are offered free to Veterans. Veterans can use the to sign up for courses (new users will be required to create an account). After signing up for Courses Veterans will be required to submit a To the USVI Office of Veterans Affairs for verification of eligibility and approval. For more information, please contact the USVI Office of Veterans Affairs: USVI Office of Veteran Affairs St. Thomas: 340-774-VETS (8387) St. Croix: 340-773-VETS (8387)…
Who qualifies
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How to apply
After signing up for Courses Veterans will be required to submit a To the USVI Office of Veterans Affairs for verification of eligibility and approval. For more information, please contact the USVI Office of Veterans Affairs: USVI Office of Veteran Affairs St.
Veteran Tuition Waiver for the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI)
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USVI Resident Veterans are eligible for a tuition waiver at the University of the Virgin Islands while pursuing bachelor through doctoral degrees, or certificate courses up to a maximum of 128 lifetime semester hours.
Who qualifies
To be eligible for a UVI tuition waiver the Veteran must be a USVI resident and received a discharge under conditions other than dishonorable for service in the U.S. Armed Forces. Veterans are required to register for courses at a , then submit a to the USVI Office of Veterans Affairs for verification of eligibility and approval. For more information, please contact the USVI Office of Veterans Affairs: USVI Office of Veteran Affairs St. Thomas: 340-774-VETS (8387) St. Croix: 340-773-VETS (8387) Email: info_va@va.vi.gov USVI Office of Veterans Affairs Contact Information
How to apply
Veterans are required to register for courses at a , then submit a to the USVI Office of Veterans Affairs for verification of eligibility and approval. For more information, please contact the USVI Office of Veterans Affairs: USVI Office of Veteran Affairs St.
The following nonresident students are charged the in-territory rate for tuition and fees purposes: Veterans using VA educational assistance who live in the USVI while attending the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI), regardless of their state of residence; Veterans must enroll within three years of discharge or release from active duty service of 90 days or more; Anyone using transferred VA educational assistance and lives in the USVI while attending UVI, regardless of their state of residence; students must enroll within three years of the transferor’s discharge or release from…
Who qualifies
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How to apply
The following nonresident students are charged the in-territory rate for tuition and fees purposes: Veterans using VA educational assistance who live in the USVI while attending the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI), regardless of their state of residence; Veterans must enroll within three years of discharge or release from active duty service of 90 days or more; Anyone using transferred VA educational assistance and lives in the USVI while attending UVI, regardless of their state of reside
Military Service Credit for USVI Employees’ Retirement System
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Resident Veterans who are USVI employees who have five years of creditable service can receive service credit in the USVI Employees’ Retirement System for the time they served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces. Veterans can receive up to a maximum of three years of service credit. Veterans must pay the amount equal to contributions which would have been deducted from their salary during that period of military service. USVI Code, Title 3, Chapter 27, Section 704
Who qualifies
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How to apply
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USVI Government Employment Veterans’ Hiring Preference
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Veterans, their spouse or surviving spouse can receive Veterans’ Preference Credit when applying for USVI government employment. Credit is given by adding points to passing civil service examinations scores.
Who qualifies
The following individuals are eligible for 10 points Veterans’ Preference Credit : Veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces and received a discharge other than dishonorable; Spouse of an eligible Veteran; Unremarried surviving spouse of an eligible Veteran; The following individuals are eligible for 15 points Veterans’ Preference Credit: Disabled Veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces, and received a discharge other than dishonorable and has been awarded a 10% or more, service-connected, disability rating from the VA; Spouse of an eligible disabled Veteran; Unremarried surviving spouse of an eligible disabled Veteran
How to apply
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The USVI Office of Veterans Affairs will provide travel assistance to eligible Veterans to attend medical appointments up to three times per fiscal year. Travel within the VA Caribbean Healthcare Network: USVI Veterans traveling to the closest VA medical facility for medical appointments are eligible for 100% reimbursement of flight arrangements. Veterans must meet the following criteria: Appointments must be initiated by the VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) or authorized by the Director of the USVI Office of Veterans Affairs on an emergency basis before travel; Veteran must…
Who qualifies
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How to apply
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Territorial employees who are Veterans can receive four hours, (in any one day), with pay to serve as a pallbearer, in a ceremonial firing squad or a guard of honor in a funeral ceremony for a member of the U.S. Armed Forces whose remains are returned from outside the U.S. for burial in the USVI.
Who qualifies
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How to apply
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The USVI Department of Labor offers priority of service to Veterans, eligible spouses and family care givers seeking employment and training opportunities. Those eligible receive first access to job listings and all qualified Department of Labor funded job training programs, including Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act programs. Priority of service means that Veterans, their eligible spouse, or family care giver are entitled to preference over others for a service earlier in time, or if the resource is limited, they receive access instead of those not eligible for this benefit.…
Who qualifies
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How to apply
Intensive services include: Career and employment counseling; Job referrals; Labor market information; Job search workshops; Résumé, application and cover letter assistance; Eligibility determination for special programs; Referral to training and supportive services; Veterans’ employment benefits, rights and preferences information; Career change resources; Those eligible for intensive services includes: Veterans between the ages 18 to 24; Homeless Veterans (or at risk of becoming homeless); Rec
All Veterans 70 years of age or older are authorized to be reimbursed for a travel companion whether the CBOC states so in writing or not. The purpose of the companion must be to assist the Veteran as they travel. Travel outside of the VA Caribbean Healthcare Network: USVI Veterans traveling outside of the VA Caribbean Healthcare Network are authorized to be reimbursed by the Office of Veterans Affairs for no more than $250 for no more than three trips per fiscal year under the following circumstances: Veteran must be receiving care at a VA Hospital or VA Medical Center (care at a CBOC…
Who qualifies
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How to apply
Travel outside of the VA Caribbean Healthcare Network: USVI Veterans traveling outside of the VA Caribbean Healthcare Network are authorized to be reimbursed by the Office of Veterans Affairs for no more than $250 for no more than three trips per fiscal year under the following circumstances: Veteran must be receiving care at a VA Hospital or VA Medical Center (care at a CBOC does not qualify); Reimbursement for travel must be pre-approved by the Director of the USVI Office of Veterans Affairs b
Eligible service members, Veterans, and their family members can be buried in USVI cemeteries in spaces specifically reserved for Veterans and their families. These burials are offered free of charge. Service members and Veterans must have been residents of the USVI at the time of death and must have entered the U.S. Armed Forces from the USVI or were residents but entered service while temporarily living outside the USVI.
Who qualifies
Those eligible for burial benefits are: Service members who die while serving on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces; National Guard and U.S. Armed Forces Reserve service members who die: While on territorial or federal active duty; While in an active duty for training status; After 20 years of qualifying service; ; Veterans discharged from active duty service in the U.S. Armed Forces under conditions other than dishonorable; Spouse or unremarried surviving spouse of an eligible service member or Veteran*; Dependent children under 21 years old (23 if still in college); Adult dependent children who have a lifelong disability; Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets who die in an active duty for training status; *If a surviving spouse marries a non-Veteran, and their remarriage is terminated by the death of, or divorce from the non-Veteran, the spouse regains their eligibility. In addition,
How to apply
For more information, please contact the USVI Office of Veterans Affairs. For more information, please contact the USVI Office of Veterans Affairs.