Date Approaching for Business Personal Property Declarations in Bethany

BETHANY, CT — Businesses that own or lease personal property within the Town of Bethany must file their Declaration with the Assessor’s office no later than Tuesday, November 1, according to officials. Declaration forms have been mailed by the Assessor’s Office to local businesses.

The following should be reported: machinery and equipment, office furniture and fixtures, computers and computer equipment, vending machines, copiers, non-registered motor vehicles, horses, farm machinery and all other taxable personal property located within the Town of Bethany.

A penalty of 25 percent be imposed on any business that does not file by the first, or files without a signature by the business owner or authorized agent.

"All farmers who derive at least $15,000 in gross sales from farming may make application to the Assessor for exemption of farm machinery, horses, or ponies which are exclusively used in farming. Exemptions will NOT be granted to those not filing an application," officials wrote in a statement.

If you own a local business - with taxable business personal property - and did not receive a declaration form, contact the Town of Bethany Assessor’s Office at 203-393-2100 ext. 112 or visit Town Hall, located at 40 Peck Road, to pick up the form.

Photo: Bethany Town Hall