Personal property declarations due

BARKHAMSTED — All residents and nonresidents who are subject to property tax in the town of Barkhamsted on October 1, 2019, are reminded to file their list of personal property with the Barkhamsted Assessor on or before November 1, 2019 (office closes at noon. Lists need not include real estate or registered vehicles, but must include the following:

Residents: Nonregistered and outofstate registered motor vehicles, trailers, campers and snowmobiles per CGS Sec 1271.

Businesses: Manufacturing machinery and equipment, furniture, fixtures and equipment, electronic data processing (includes computers) and peripheral equipment, farm machinery and tools, mechanics tools, leasehold improvements, expensed supplies, leased equipment, and all other tangible personal property.

All individuals owning and operating a business in the town of Barkhamsted including businesses that are being operated from home are required by law to file their list of personal property with the Assessor.

A 25 percent penalty will be assessed for failing to file a Declaration with the Assessor’s Office by November 1, 2019. Declarations received with postmarks after Nov. 1, are only accepted if they are postmarked by the U.S. Postal Service.

The Assessor’s Office, located at 67 Ripley Hill Road, Barkhamsted, will assist taxpayers who have questions or need help filling out the Personal Property Declaration. Office hours are: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 9 a.m. 4 p.m., Wednesday 9 a.m. 5 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. noon. To download a form go to: http://barkhamsted.us/AssessorDepartment