Staff Reports
Personal property returns for farmers, business owners, not-for-profits and industrial taxpayers are due to the Bartholomew County assessor by June 15.
Ginny Whipple, Bartholomew County Assessor, said due to restrictions from the COVID-19 virus, forms can be emailed to Ginny.Whipple@bartholomew.in.gov, mailed to 440 Third St. Suite 201, Columbus IN 47201 or taxpayers can call the office at 812-379-1505.
Business tangible personal property is the value of all property besides real estate that is used in your business or organization. It includes equipment used in the production of income or held as an investment; billboards; foundations for the equipment; and all other tangible property other than real property.
Exemptions from personal property taxes are available for those taxpayers whose business personal property is less than $40,000, however, all of the required forms must be completed and turned in to be eligible. Those failing to file the appropriate forms may invoke a penalty.
More information can be found on the Department of Local Government Finance website at dlgf.in.gov/Information for taxpayers/ assessments/ personal property. For more information, call 812-379-1505. Real estate appeals for the 2020 pay 2021 tax cycle must also be filed by June 15.
