[Amended 10-6-2016]
Any veteran entitled to an exemption from property
tax in accordance with General Statutes § 12-81(19) shall
be entitled to an additional exemption applicable to the assessed
value of property up to the amount of $20,000, provided that such
veteran's qualifying income does not exceed the applicable maximum
amount as provided under General Statutes § 12-81l.
[Amended 10-6-2016]
Any veteran's surviving spouse entitled to an
exemption from property tax in accordance with General Statutes § 12-81(22)
shall be entitled to an additional exemption applicable to the assessed
value of property up to the amount of $20,000, provided that such
surviving spouse's qualifying income does not exceed the maximum amount
applicable to an unmarried person as provided under General Statutes
§ 12-81l.
Any such veteran or spouse submitting a claim
for such additional exemption shall be required to file an application
on a form prepared for such purpose by the Assessor not later than
the assessment date with respect to which such additional exemption
is claimed. Each such application shall include a copy of such veteran's
or spouse's federal income tax return or, in the event such a return
is not filed, such evidence related to income as may be required by
the Assessor for the tax year of such veteran or spouse ending immediately
prior to the assessment date with respect to which such additional
exemption is claimed.