FAQs
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I did not file a personal property return and I received a 113-PP Assessment notice from the County Assessor. What am I supposed to do now?
The county assessor and staff continually receive information from various sources on new businesses in the county. If a new business is discovered and the taxpayer has not filed the proper paperwork with the County, the assessor will prepare a Form 113-PP estimating the value of the assets for the new business. If you receive this form, you must follow-up with the County Assessor's office within 45 days of mailing to determine if the "blind" assessment is accurate. Failure to contact the assessor's office will result in a tax bill for the following year based on the estimated assessed value of the assets.
I closed my business last year, but I still received a tax bill this year. Why?
Tax bills are based on assets owned on March 1 and payable the following year. For example, if your business was in operation on March 1, 2008, but closed in April 2008, you will still be liable for both spring and fall tax bill installments for 2008 payable 2009.
It is the taxpayer's responsibility to notify the County Assessor's office that a business has closed. If the county is not aware of a business closing, the County Assessor will send a Form 113-PP for the year that the taxpayer fails to file. It then becomes the taxpayer's responsibility to contact the assessor and show evidence that the business closed prior to March 1.
I didn't know that I needed to file personal property, why am I being charged penalties?
Personal property is a self assessment form. It is the responsibility of the business owner to be aware of all tax filing requirements. The county cannot be held responsible for taxpayers being uninformed of tax laws. Taxpayers can consult with a certified public account for assistance in filing requirements.
Do I still need to report inventory, grain or livestock on the personal property return?
It is no longer required to report inventory, grain or livestock on the personal property return.
Do I still need to pay dog tax?
Dog tax is no longer collected in Whitley County. Dog tax was eliminated July 1, 2006.
As a farmer, I am continually exchanging my farm implements. What is the best way to keep track of my assets?
The county assessor's office can keep track of this information for you. If you supply the county with an asset list containing the date of purchase and the cost at the time of purchase, we can keep a "pool detail" worksheet for you. Each year this can be updated with new purchases and items sold.
I don't have a CPA. How do I file this paperwork?
The county assessor's office can assist you with filing your paperwork. You will need to provide a list of all assets along with the date of purchase and cost at the time of purchase.
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