The Disabled Veterans Property Tax Credit Re-Application for Surviving Spouse is the Anne Arundel County Office of Finance form for re-applying for a local property tax credit that the county makes available to disabled veterans and their surviving spouses. It is one of the forms for Anne Arundel County property tax credits, listed next to the Year 1 applications and the re-application for the disabled veteran. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the county publishes the original PDF and receives the application itself.
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What is Disabled Veterans Property Tax Credit Re-Application for Surviving Spouse – Anne Arundel County, MD?
The Disabled Veterans Property Tax Credit Re-Application for Surviving Spouse is the Anne Arundel County Office of Finance form that a surviving spouse uses to re-apply for the county's disabled veterans property tax credit, a local credit that reduces the County property taxes owed on the property.
The county lists four applications under its disabled veterans credit, which it describes as available for disabled veterans and their surviving spouses:
- Disabled Veterans Property Tax Credit Application Year 1 for Disabled Veteran
- Disabled Veterans Property Tax Credit Application Year 1 for Surviving Spouse
- Disabled Veterans Property Tax Credit Re-Application for Disabled Veteran
- Disabled Veterans Property Tax Credit Re-Application for Surviving Spouse
This page covers the last one, the re-application for a surviving spouse.
A county property tax credit lowers your liability for Anne Arundel County property taxes. That liability is based on the value assessed by the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation and on the County property tax rate set each tax year by the County Executive and County Council. A credit cannot exceed your actual County liability: if the liability is lower than the credit, it is reduced to $0. The credit does not apply to the Solid Waste service charge, the Waterway Protection and Restoration Fund (WPRF) fee, State of Maryland property taxes or City of Annapolis property taxes.
Who needs to file Disabled Veterans Property Tax Credit Re-Application for Surviving Spouse – Anne Arundel County, MD?
Surviving spouses who are re-applying for the Anne Arundel County disabled veterans property tax credit use this form. The county keeps a separate version of the re-application for the disabled veteran, and separate Year 1 applications for a disabled veteran and for a surviving spouse, so choose the one that matches your situation.
The county's tax credit page does not set out the eligibility conditions for this credit. They are printed on the application and in the County Code, so read them before you apply.
Other points that affect who benefits:
- You must own property in Anne Arundel County, because the credit reduces your County property tax bill.
- Do not use this form for the Retired Veterans Tax Credit. That credit has its own requirements, including being age 65 or older and retired from military service, and its own application.
- If your mortgage company pays your property taxes through escrow, contact it to learn how the credit affects your escrow.
When to file Disabled Veterans Property Tax Credit Re-Application for Surviving Spouse – Anne Arundel County, MD
Submit the re-application by the deadline printed on the application. The county says each property tax credit has its own deadline, set in the County Code that authorizes the credit and shown on the matching application. Your application must be received by that date to be timely. The Office of Finance has no authority to waive or extend these deadlines.
The county page gives April 1 as an example for a different credit, the Public Safety Officer credit. Do not assume it applies here; use the date on this form.
If you mail the application less than 14 days before the deadline, the county suggests a traceable form of delivery. It is not responsible for mail delays.
How to fill out Disabled Veterans Property Tax Credit Re-Application for Surviving Spouse – Anne Arundel County, MD
Confirm you have the right version
Check that the title reads Disabled Veterans Property Tax Credit Re-Application for Surviving Spouse, not the Year 1 application or the disabled veteran version.
Find your property tax account number
Where the form asks for it, use the 12-digit account number (format XXXX-XXXX-XXXX) on your most recent County property tax bill. You can also look up past bills by property address on the county website.
Use the state account identifier if needed
If you do not have a bill, the account identifier from the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation (District, Subdivision and Account Number) can be looked up by property address.
Enter your contact details
Fill in your name, mailing address and phone as the form requests. Add an email address so the office can send a courtesy confirmation of receipt.
Complete the remaining entries on the form
Answer each item the form prints. If the application is incomplete, the county contacts you to finish it.
Check the deadline and credit rules
Read the deadline on the form and note it. Review the application and County Code to see whether another credit you receive limits this one.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check every entry, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and submit it through the channels described under How to submit.
How to submit Disabled Veterans Property Tax Credit Re-Application for Surviving Spouse – Anne Arundel County, MD
Send the completed application to the Anne Arundel County Office of Finance, following any return instructions printed on the form. The county's guidance covers mailing and the Office of Finance's public counter hours.
- By mail: use a traceable form of delivery if you are mailing less than 14 days before the deadline. The county is not responsible for delays in mail delivery.
- Office of Finance: 44 Calvert Street, Room 110, Annapolis, MD 21401. Hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday.
- Confirmation of receipt: if you give an email address on the application, the office may email a confirmation as a courtesy. If you receive none, call the Tax Credit Department at (410) 222-1748.
- After you apply: the county sends a letter or an email when an application is approved, and you can call (410) 222-1748 to ask about its status. If the application is incomplete, the county contacts you.
For other questions, call the Tax Office at (410) 222-1748. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Missing the deadline printed on the application; the county says the Office of Finance cannot waive or extend deadlines set in the County Code.
- Using the Year 1 application or the disabled veteran version when you are a surviving spouse re-applying; the county lists four separate disabled veterans applications.
- Mailing the application close to the deadline without traceable delivery; the county is not responsible for mail delays.
- Leaving out an email address, which means the office has no address for its courtesy confirmation of receipt.
- Expecting the credit to lower the Solid Waste service charge, the WPRF fee, State of Maryland property taxes or City of Annapolis property taxes; it applies only to County property taxes.
- Expecting a credit larger than your County property tax liability; the credit can reduce that liability only to $0.
- Not telling your mortgage company about the credit when it pays your taxes through escrow.
- Assuming the credit can be combined with every other one; the application and County Code state whether a restriction applies.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Disabled Veterans Property Tax Credit Re-Application for Surviving Spouse?
It is an Anne Arundel County Office of Finance form that a surviving spouse uses to re-apply for the county's disabled veterans property tax credit. The credit reduces your liability for County property taxes, and the county offers it to disabled veterans and their surviving spouses.
What is the difference between the Year 1 application and the re-application?
The county lists four disabled veterans applications: Year 1 and Re-Application, each for a disabled veteran and for a surviving spouse. This page covers the Re-Application for Surviving Spouse. Check the form's own wording to choose the version that fits your situation.
What is the deadline for this re-application?
The deadline is printed on the application. Each Anne Arundel County property tax credit has a deadline set in the County Code, and the application must be received by that date. The Office of Finance has no authority to waive or extend it.
Does the Anne Arundel County property tax credit lower my whole tax bill?
No. It reduces only your Anne Arundel County property tax liability, and never below $0. It does not apply to the Solid Waste service charge, the WPRF fee, State of Maryland property taxes or City of Annapolis property taxes.
How do I know if my application was approved?
The county sends a letter or an email when an application is approved. You can also call (410) 222-1748 to ask about its status. If the application is incomplete or the county has questions, it contacts you.
Will I get a refund if I already paid my property taxes?
Yes. If you already paid and then receive the credit, you get a refund of the overpayment. The county processes refunds automatically, so you do not need to request one. If a mortgage company pays through escrow, contact it about the effect.
Can I fill out this re-application online on FillingPDF?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not file the application with Anne Arundel County; you submit it through the county's channels.
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