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    Shapiro Administration Reminds Pennsylvanians That They Can Use Their Tax Return to Support PA’s Military, Veterans, And Their Families

    Pennsylvanians filing their 2024 personal state income taxes can help Pennsylvania’s military personnel, veterans and their families by donating any amount of their refund to the state’s Military Family Relief Assistance Program (MFRAP) and/or Veterans’ Trust Fund (VTF). Donations can be made directly on the state Personal Income Tax form.

    Both programs are administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA).

    The MFRAP helps Pennsylvania service members and their families by providing financial assistance, up to $5,000, to those with a direct and immediate financial need as a result of circumstances beyond their control.

    The VTF provides grants to veteran advocates that ultimately assist and support Pennsylvania veterans and their families. The VTF also funds the Veterans Temporary Assistance program, which provides temporary financial assistance of up to $1,600 in a 12-month period to veterans and their beneficiaries who reside in Pennsylvania for the necessities of life, including food, shelter, fuel and clothing.