Taxation of life tenant's interest when remainder held by United States

The life tenant of any property, a remainder interest in which has been acquired by the United States, shall receive a credit on his real estate tax each year for any amount paid to the county, city or town in such years under § 3 of Public Law 94-565 (31 U.S.C. § 1603) on behalf of such property. Such credit shall not exceed the amount of tax on such property.