Did you know donations to the Veterans Trust Fund are allowed as a federal itemized deduction? Any donations made to the VTF on your 2017 Wisconsin Income Tax form can be claimed on next year’s 2018 federal tax return. A donation to the VTF can help fund the following:
- Personalized assistance for veterans in each county;
- Services for homeless veterans;
- Job training for veterans;
- Mental health services and resources;
- Assistance with federal benefit claims and transportation to VA facilities;
- Emergency financial relief for veterans;
- Efforts such as suicide prevention training and Opioid Prevention and Awareness;
- And more!
For more information on State of Wisconsin tax benefits for veterans and their family members, please visit: www.WisVets.com.
For additional information, contact:
WDVA Office of Public Affairs
Carla Vigue, Director
at (608) 266-0517
Carla.Vigue@dva.wisconsin.gov
About the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs
