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Businesses may NOW file Personal Property information online!

Please click the following link to get started

https://pp.assessorform.com/login?town=meriden

Instructions for Online filing the 2025 Personal Property Declaration.

Below is a link to the online filing site, before you begin, please read this page. Below are some items you will need to be aware of.

1. You will need to register with an email address and create password before you can file. If you are filing in multiple towns, you will need to create a login for each town.

You must register every year. Last year's login information will not work.

1. VERY IMPORTANT - You will also need an Access Code to register. The Access code is found on Page 3 of the declaration that was mailed to you. It is labeled “Access Code for on-line”. This is the Access code and is only available from the printed form it is NOT available over the phone.

2. If you are adding new items this year, click ADD under Add Assets. You can enter items individually or in bulk.

3. When you are ready to submit, you will need to check the box above the submit button after reading the page.

4. After you submit, there will be an acknowledgment on the top of the page in a green bar that you filed.

5. An email will be sent to you and us - save this email as it will be your receipt.

Click HERE for instructions on How to File Online 

Proceed to the online filing site: File Personal Property Online https://pp.assessorform.com/login

Personal property of businesses (computers, office furniture, equipment, etc.), whether owned or leased, is taxed on an annual basis.  Assessments are based on seventy percent of the depreciated value.

All owners of business personal property must complete and return a personal property declaration to the Assessor no later than November 1st annually. If the declaration is not filed, the Assessor is required by State Statute to complete a declaration for the owner based on the best information available, and add a 25% penalty thereto.  A penalty is also assessed if the declaration is submitted after the November 1st deadline or it is found that assets have been omitted from the personal property declaration.  Forms must be printed and mailed or submitted in person to the Assessor's office with an original signature. Please do not email or fax declarations. 

The information required on the declaration form includes original cost plus transportation and installation costs filed by the date of acquisition of the property within the appropriate category. If assets used by the business are not owned but are leased, the business owner is also required to declare the lease under the Lessee’s Report.  Leasing Companies are also required to file for this equipment. This information is confidential and not open to public inspection.

Extensions:

If an extension is needed, the owner or managing member must contact the Assessor in writing by November 1st. The correspondence must state the reason the extension is needed and must demonstrate good cause. The decision to grant an extension is the sole responsibility of the Assessor or their designee. There is no appeal so please be sure to provide the detailed reason for the request.

Exemptions:

The Manufacturing Machinery and Equipment Exemption Program provides for 100% exemption of local property taxes on qualified, manufacturing machinery and equipment. The State of Connecticut reimburses municipalities for the exemptions granted under the provisions of the program. Qualified manufacturing and biotechnology companies may receive a tax exemption on their local property taxes. To qualify for exemption, machinery and equipment must be five or seven-year property as defined by the Internal Revenue Service, and used predominantly for manufacturing and research and development purposes. Biotechnology and the production of motion pictures, video and sound recordings and recycling as defined in Connecticut General Statutes 22a-260, as well as more traditional manufacturing activities, are included in the program. Applicants may apply for the exemption at the local Assessor's Office by November 1st of each year. Exemption applications will be available beginning October 1st.        

What to do if your business has closed:

If you have closed your business for any reason you must notify the Assessor’s Office and provide two forms of documentation showing the date that your business closed.  Acceptable documents include any of the following:

  • Cancellation of your City of Meriden Trade Name
  • Dissolution paperwork from the State of Connecticut
  • Documentation showing the closing of your business checking account

What to do if your business has moved:

If your business has moved to another jurisdiction you will need to provide documents showing that you registered your business in the new location.