In August, 2014 voters in the State of Michigan approved changes to personal property taxation. The small business taxpayer exemption has been implemented. This major tax reform will have a positive impact on small business and manufacturers.
Beginning with the 2016 assessments, the Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property exemption will be implemented. This education session, lead by experienced tax assessor, Lisa Hobart, will provide valuable information on the exemption, filing requirements, the Essential Services Assessment process and payment process to prepare your business.
Learn how this tax will be calculated and your filing responsibilities from Lisa Hobart, an accomplished tax assessor. At this education session, Hobart will provide an
Overview of the statutory changes to personal property exemptions and assessment
Discussion on the implementation of the Small Business Taxpayer Exemption
Discussion of Eligible Manufacturing Personal Property -a. Definitions, b. Qualified Previously Existing Personal Property, c. Proposed Form 5278, d. Year-by-Year Implementation, e. Assessor Responsibilities, f. Property Owner Responsibilities and g. Denials and Appeal Rights
Special Act Property
Overview of the Essential Services Assessment (ESA)
Questions/Discussion
This event is co-sponsored with Lakeshore Advantage.