If your personal property has a total acquisition cost less than $80,000 for the assessment date, claim the exemption by checking the box and indicating the acquisition cost on Form 102 or 103, remember to include Form 104. CAUTION! In order to avoid penalties for late filing, all personal property returns must be received, post marked or Filed Online at PPOP-IN by May 15th each year.
The St. Joseph County Assessor's Office NO LONGER GRANTS EXTENSIONS.
Form 104 is REQUIRED when filing Forms 102 or 103.
If you have any questions please call 574-235-9523
Due Date: May 15, postmark accepted. (Penalties apply after this date) Early filings are greatly appreciated. No extensions will be granted.
Amended Returns: Timely filed returns may be amended without penalty within 6 months or after 6 months but less than 12 months with a 10% reduction of the amount of the credit or refund per IC 6-1.1-3-7.5
Business Closed?: If your business closed prior to January 1st of the assessment year, please sign your Form 104, note the closure date, and return your Form 104 to the County Assessor’s office.
Activity Codes: You must fill in your NAICS business activity code (2012 version).This number can be obtained from your Federal Income Tax form then Census Bureau.
Form 103-Long or Form 103-Short:Include your Federal ID number or your Social Security number. The DLGF requires that all questions on the forms be answered to avoid a non-compliance penalty of $25.00. We observe strict confidentiality rules.
103-N & 103-O: Use 103-O for equipment you OWN and lease to others, use 103-N for equipment you do NOT OWN, but lease.
Attention Leasing Companies:Many townships have multiple taxing jurisdictions. Reporting assets in the correct taxing jurisdiction isessential. Those who report multiple filings for the same assets will be assessed as submitted unless an amended return is filed on the timely filed return.
Taxpayer:Please be consistent in reporting the correct Taxpayer Name and DBA Name