The Taxpayer Relief Act provides for property tax reduction allocations to be distributed to school districts through a "homestead or farmstead exclusion." Download the Act 50 Applications(PDF, 1MB) and complete it.Real Estate Tax Exemptions (RETX) are for eligible disabled veterans for their primary residence. Veterans' Exemption. Upon death of the qualified veteran, the exemption passes on to the unmarried surviving spouse if the need can be shown. The tax credit applies for the period of time you were called to active duty outside of Pennsylvania. Attach the required income verification documentation listed in the Required Documents column. The filing deadline for qualified applicants to receive consideration for a Homestead exemption for property taxes is March 1. When is the filing deadline?