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Finance - Assessing FAQs - Business Taxes / Personal Property
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Finance - Assessing FAQs - Business Taxes / Personal Property
A personal property tax is levied on equipment, machinery, furniture, and fixtures used to operate a business in Wayne, Michigan. The Business Personal Property Tax is not a proratable tax. The tax is based upon the status of your business on December 31 of the previous year, the “tax day” in Michigan. Taxes are assessed on property where it is located on this date. You are responsible for payment of both summer and winter taxes, even if you moved or closed your business at any time during the calendar year following "tax day".
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Finance - Assessing FAQs - Business Taxes / Personal Property
You must report all status changes, in writing, to the City Assessor’s Office at 3355 S Wayne Road, Wayne MI 48184.
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Finance - Assessing FAQs - Business Taxes / Personal Property
Yes, State law mandates that a Personal Property Tax Statement be completed annually. Statements are mailed to the last known business address on file in early January. The completed statement must be returned to the City Assessor by February 20th to prevent an estimated assessment. If you have not received a statement by mid-January, call the City Assessor at (734) 722-2000 ext 1014, to request a duplicate.