AUGUSTA – Property tax exemptions for veterans are expanded for tax years beginning on or after April 1, 2007.

The program will now include veterans who served from Aug. 24, 1982, to July 31, 1984; Dec. 20, 1989, to Jan. 31, 1990; and Feb. 28, 1961, to Aug. 4, 1964, who were awarded the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal.

To register for these exemptions, veterans must provide proof of service to their town tax assessor before April 1. Veterans remain registered until their place of residence changes.