Lawrence County Auditor Requests Disabled Veterans to Refile Property Tax Deductions Before End of Year

The Lawrence County Auditor’s Office is issuing an urgent notice to all disabled veterans and surviving spouses of disabled veterans across Lawrence County: recent legislative changes passed at the state level require you to refile for your Veterans Property Tax Deduction before December 31, 2026.

Statewide updates to veteran tax relief laws—including new maximum deductions and credit conversions under House Enrolled Act 1210—require eligible taxpayers to re-verify their status through updated filing paperwork.

Here is what local veterans and surviving spouses need to do to ensure their property tax savings continue without interruption:

Action Required & Deadlines

• Deadline to Refile: Before the end of the year (December 31, 2026).
• Why it Matters: Failing to refile before the deadline risks losing your veteran property tax deduction or liability credits for the upcoming tax cycle, which could significantly increase your property tax bill.

How to Schedule Your Appointment & Refile

To start the refiling process, contact local county offices to make an appointment or verify your paperwork:

1. Lawrence County Veterans Service Office: Call (812) 275-6411 to schedule an appointment for assistance with verifying VA disability documentation and completing the required state filing forms.
2. Lawrence County Auditor's Office: If you have questions regarding property tax deductions or your parcel records, contact the Auditor’s office directly at (812) 275-3111.

Who Needs to Refile?

• Service-connected disabled veterans.
• Veterans with a total (100%) disability rating.
• Qualifying surviving spouses of disabled veterans currently receiving property tax relief.

Please share this update with any local veterans, elderly family members, or military families in Lawrence County to help ensure everyone protects their hard-earned property tax benefits!