MS SB2958

Extends homestead property tax exemptions to unremarried surviving spouses of veterans with service-connected total disabilities who were honorably discharged from military service.

Allows qualifying spouses to receive the same ad valorem tax exemptions previously available only to the disabled veteran under Mississippi Code Section 27-33-67.

Exempts qualifying spouses from forest acreage taxes authorized by Section 49-19-115 on property included in the homestead.

Takes effect January 1, 2019, and does not affect tax assessments or claims accrued before the effective date.